The Vault Explorer plugin for Obsidian is a powerful tool that helps you navigate and organize your vault files by leveraging frontmatter properties. With this plugin, you can create custom filter groups to narrow down your file search, sort files by various criteria, and even customize the layout of your view. The plugin also includes features such as file icons, tags, and preview functionality.
One of the standout features of Vault Explorer is its ability to fetch cover images from specified URLs, making it easy to visually organize your files. You can disable this behavior in the settings if you prefer not to make network requests.
Vault Explorer is a privacy-friendly plugin that does not include any client-side telemetry or make unnecessary network requests. It's also open-source and welcomes contributions from the community.
Overall, Vault Explorer is an excellent addition to any Obsidian user's toolkit, offering a high degree of customization and control over your file organization and viewing experience.