Disable Tabs

by David V. Kimball
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Category: Customization & UI

The Disable Tabs plugin enforces a single tab interface by preventing multiple tabs from opening simultaneously. Opening or closing tabs always replaces the current one, even if it's pinned. This creates a focused, distraction free environment where you work with one note at a time. The plugin pairs well with the Hider plugin for hiding the tab bar entirely and includes an option to hide the tabs button on mobile devices.

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Latest Version

3 months ago

Changelog

Add Obsidian 1.13 declarative settings and settings-tab icon; fix multi-window mobile-icon apply


Full Changelog: https://github.com/davidvkimball/obsidian-disable-tabs/compare/1.0.11...1.0.13

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Disable Tabs in Obsidian

Disables the ability to open multiple tabs, enforcing a single-tab interface.

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Closing or opening new tabs will always replace the current tab with the new one, even replacing pinned tabs.

Particularly useful when hiding the tab bar with the Hider plugin.

You can also hide the tabs button on mobile in settings.

Made for Vault CMS

Part of the Vault CMS project.

Installation

  1. In Obsidian, go to Settings > Community plugins (enable it if you haven't already).
  2. Search for Disable Tabs and click Install and then Enable.

Manual

  1. Download the latest release from the Releases page and navigate to your Obsidian vault's .obsidian/plugins/ directory.
  2. Create a new folder called disable-tabs and ensure manifest.json and main.js are in there.
  3. In Obsidian, go to Settings > Community plugins (enable it if you haven't already) and then enable "Disable Tabs."

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