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GithubFolder to Tag Obsidian Plugin
Automatically tags notes in Obsidian based on the folder they are stored in. Ideal for users who organize notes by folder but want to leverage tags for easier searching, linking, and graph view.
Features
- Automatically adds a tag that matches the folder(s) of each note in frontmatter.
- Updates tags when notes are moved or renamed.
- Preserves all other frontmatter fields (aliases, dates, custom properties, etc.).
- Compatible with existing frontmatter that do or do not have
tags:. - Configurable folder depth and tag formatting.
- Optional prefix and suffix for tags.
Folder Depth Options
Choose how many folder levels to include in tags:
| Option | Example (note path: main-folder/sub-folder/last-folder/note.md) |
|---|---|
| Default (1) | #last-folder |
| Depth 2 (split) | #last-folder + #sub-folder |
| Depth 2 (single) | #sub-folder/last-folder |
| Full path | #main-folder/sub-folder/last-folder |
You can also optionally add a prefix or suffix to all folder tags, e.g., prefix- → #prefix-folder.
Usage
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When a new note is created, the plugin automatically adds folder tag(s) to the
tags:property. -
If a note is moved or renamed, the plugin updates its tag(s) to match the new folder path.
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Use the settings tab to:
- Reapply tags to all notes: Updates all notes with the correct folder tags in frontmatter.
- Remove all folder tags: Removes any tag matching the note’s folder from the frontmatter
tags:property. Preserving any other frontmatter (including other tags).
License
This plugin is released under the GNU GPL v3.