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Date Inserter

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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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  • Millinum Wama
    Reviewed on Sep 8th, 2026
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Latest Version

0.7.7
7 days ago

Changelog

  • Improved
    • Reorganized the internal code for the settings tab and the calendar to make future updates easier. There are no changes to how the plugin works.
  • Minor internal improvements.
See all version on GitHub

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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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