Obsidian Plugin Updates 2026-01-18 to 2026-01-24

The AI Transcriber plugin converts audio and video files into text using OpenAI's GPT-4o and Whisper APIs. Upload files in formats like mp3, m4a, wav, mp4 or mov, and the plugin extracts audio tracks from video files automatically. Choose between GPT-4o Transcribe for highest quality, GPT-4o Mini for speed or the traditional Whisper model. Optional post processing enhances accuracy through word correction. A custom dictionary feature lets you register commonly mistranscribed words or proper nouns across multiple languages. The plugin supports local or server side voice activity detection and saves transcriptions to your specified folder. Multi language support with automatic detection.

The Workout Planner plugin transforms workout logs into interactive visualizations and tracking tools. Store all workout data in a single CSV file, then embed charts, tables and timers directly in your notes using code blocks. Charts display volume, weight or reps over time with optional trend lines. Tables organize logs with sorting and filtering. Built in timers help track rest periods during workouts. The plugin includes intelligent exercise matching that handles naming variations and fuzzy searches. Create new workout logs through commands and the data updates in real time across all visualizations.

The Colorful Note Background plugin applies subtle colored backgrounds to notes based on their folder location or frontmatter metadata. Define rules that match folder names or key-value pairs in frontmatter and the plugin tints the background accordingly. Rules are evaluated in order, with the first match winning. Each rule lets you set a hex color and transparency level - low alpha values create gentle visual cues without overwhelming your content. Reorder rules to adjust priority or remove them as needed. Forked from the Colorful Note Borders plugin but uses backgrounds instead of borders.

The My SVGs plugin lets you load and use custom SVG icons throughout your vault wherever icon references are accepted. Place SVG files in a dedicated folder within the plugin directory and they become accessible with a customizable prefix. The settings include a searchable visual grid with live preview of all loaded icons. One click copying gives you the icon reference to use anywhere. The plugin automatically converts black colors to currentColor for theme compatibility while preserving other styling. Manual reload via ribbon button or settings loads new icons.

The Easy Tracker plugin provides simple goal and habit tracking embedded directly in your notes. Insert a complete tracking system with a single command - it adds an overview, year calendar heatmap, check in buttons and goal card all at once. Click a button daily to log progress and your data saves as plain text within the note itself. Review streaks, gaps and annual patterns at a glance through the heatmap visualization. Modules can be customized, rearranged or removed as needed. Button labels and values are editable.

The Japanese Manuscript Counter plugin displays real time character counts and manuscript page equivalents optimized for Japanese writing. It shows counts in the status bar based on the 400 character manuscript paper standard (genkouyoushi). When you select text, the plugin updates to show counts for just that selection. You can also access detailed counting information through the command palette. The plugin accounts for Japanese specific formatting rules including line breaks, paragraphs and kinsoku shori (line-breaking restrictions). Full width characters count as one, half width as 0.5. Essential for Japanese writers who need accurate manuscript formatting.

The Connections plugin lets you create and visualize named relationships between notes in a dedicated sidebar pane. Define custom connection types like "is married to" or "is the father of" and link notes together with meaningful context. Connections can be added manually through a command or automatically using mapped connection types based on frontmatter properties. The plugin supports flexible grammar with configurable subjects, so you can control whether the source or target note appears first in the relationship description. Perfect for building knowledge graphs with explicit semantic relationships. Works alongside the Folder Notes plugin.

The YOLO plugin (You Orchestrate, LLM Operates) brings comprehensive AI capabilities to your workflow through multiple interaction modes. Chat with AI models in the sidebar while treating your entire vault as context. Smart Space lets you generate content anywhere in your notes. Quick Ask provides inline assistance with three modes: conversational queries, preview-based edits and direct text modifications. Tab completion offers real-time AI suggestions as you write. The plugin supports multiple providers including OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek and Groq.

The RSS Dashboard plugin transforms your vault into a comprehensive feed reader supporting RSS, Atom, JSON feeds, YouTube channels and podcasts. Browse articles in a clean reader view, save them as markdown files with customizable templates and organize feeds into folders with tags. The plugin includes a curated Discover page with hand picked feeds across categories. YouTube videos play embedded, podcasts have an integrated audio player and articles convert to markdown automatically. OPML import/export lets you manage subscriptions easily. Auto refresh keeps content current, while filtering and sorting help you navigate large feed collections.