Date Inserter – Obsidian Plugin · Obsidian Stats

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Description

Category: Note Enhancements

#date #calendar #note-management

The Date Inserter plugin for Obsidian allows users to easily insert a date at the cursor position within notes using a calendar interface. This tool can be triggered via a customizable hotkey or the command palette. The plugin offers flexible date formatting options, allowing users to display the date in various formats, such as mm/dd/yyyy, DD mm-dd, or yyyy.mm.dd(D). It integrates seamlessly with Obsidian, enabling quick date insertions for better organization and note-taking. This plugin is particularly useful for users who frequently include dates in their notes and want an efficient way to insert them without manual typing.

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Latest Version

a month ago

Changelog

Improved
- Settings are now searchable via Obsidian's built-in settings search (Obsidian 1.13.0+).
- Minor internal improvements.
Security Updates: Updated internal dependencies to resolve reported vulnerabilities.

See all version on GitHub

README file from

Date Inserter

An Obsidian plugin that lets you insert a date at the cursor position using a calendar.

How to use

Insert date to markdown

Place the cursor where you want to insert the date.
Open the calendar using one of the following methods:
- Press the assigned hotkey (recommended).
- Choose Date Inserter: Open Calendar from the command palette.
Select on a date in the calendar to insert it.

demo

You can custom format of date.
- ex1) mm/dd/yyyy => 01/23/2024
- ex2) DD mm-dd => Tuesday 01-23
- ex3) yyyy.mm.dd(D) => 2024.01.23(Tue)

[!NOTE] The calendar for this plugin uses vanillajs-datepicker. Please check this link (vanillajs-datepicker > Date String & Format) for format details.

Copy date to clipboard

Open the calendar using one of the following methods:
- Press the assigned hotkey (recommended).
- Select Date Inserter: Copy Date to Clipboard from the command palette.
Paste the copied date wherever you like.

demo

Installation

You can find and install this plugin through Obsidian’s Community Plugins Browser.
For detailed steps or alternative installation methods, click here.

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