Shogi KIF Viewer

The ShogiView plugin lets you replay shogi games directly from KIF formatted records embedded in your notes, turning a simple code block into an interactive board. It parses moves, highlights origins and destinations, updates captured pieces and displays metadata such as event, opening, and elapsed time. Navigation feels smooth through buttons, keyboard shortcuts and autoplay. Complex game lines with branching variations are handled through breadcrumbs, a return to parent control and an expandable tree view that helps you explore alternative paths. Comments attached to moves appear in a dedicated panel, making the note work as both a viewer and a study tool.