The Zettelkasten Branch Tracker plugin introduces a dedicated graph view tailored for notes that follow Zettelkasten ID numbering. Instead of showing a generic network, it parses hierarchical and linear continuations like 1114a, 1114.1, or mixed formats, then displays them as a clear four-tier structure. Parents, siblings, continuations, and children are colour-coded and sized dynamically to reflect depth and content, with dotted or solid lines distinguishing sequence and hierarchy. Users can pan, zoom, or adjust spacing, depth, and branch limits for better navigation. Interactive controls allow toggling counts, enabling auto-update, or focusing on specific levels. This makes it easier to see how notes branch out, trace ancestry, or explore continuations in large collections.
Initial release of Zettelkasten Branch Tracker - a specialised graph view for Zettelkasten note hierarchies.
Features
- 4-tier hierarchy visualisation (great-grandparents → grandparents → current → children)
- Interactive controls for depth, branches, and spacing
- Colour-coded nodes by relationship type
- Support for complex Zettelkasten ID formats
- Auto-update when switching notes
- Node sizing based on sub-note count
Installation
Download the main.js and manifest.json files below and place them in:
.obsidian/plugins/zettelkasten-branch-tracker/
Then enable the plugin in Obsidian Settings → Community Plugins.