Obsidian plugins tagged with #cleanup. There are 9 plugins in this collection.
The Janitor plugin helps users manage their Obsidian vault by identifying and removing unnecessary files. It detects orphan files, such as unreferenced media and attachments, as well as empty files that contain only whitespace. Users can set size limits to identify large files for potential deletion and configure expiration dates for notes, ensuring outdated content is managed effectively.
The Find Orphaned Images plugin scans a vault for image files that are no longer referenced and gives two ways to deal with them. It can generate a grouped report note with file sizes, totals and either embedded previews or links or open a sidebar panel with thumbnails, paths, sizes, checkboxes and a reclaimable space total before deletion. Reference detection goes beyond note links and embeds. It also checks YAML frontmatter links, canvas content, HTML img tags and legacy Admonitions embeds. Folder include and exclude rules, custom image extensions, report location, delete limits, trash support and a safety scan before deletion make cleanup more controlled. It also exposes commands and an optional ribbon button for quick access.
The Clear Unused Images plugin is a game-changer for Obsidian users who want to keep their vaults organized and clutter-free. This plugin automatically scans your vault for unused images, comparing them with the links in your markdown notes. If it finds any unused images, it deletes them, freeing up space and reducing visual noise. With three options for deleted image destinations - move to Obsidian trash, system trash, or permanent deletion - you can choose the approach that suits you best. You can also exclude specific folders from the scan using a simple comma-separated list. The plugin is easy to use, with a ribbon icon and command palette options available.
The PDF Paste plugin improves the process of copying text from PDFs by automatically cleaning up formatting issues such as unwanted newlines, broken line breaks, and hyphenation. It ensures that pasted text integrates smoothly into notes without requiring manual corrections. The plugin provides a quick-access command and allows users to set a custom hotkey for efficient pasting.
The Markdown Cleaner plugin cleans messy Markdown markup and fixes common formatting noise that builds up while copying, pasting, or editing notes. It removes extra bold and underline markers without touching valid emphasis, so normal text styling stays intact. It also converts LaTeX expressions written with \(...\) and \[...\] into the dollar based syntax many users prefer for inline and block maths. That makes pasted formulas easier to read and more consistent across notes. The plugin supports manual cleanup through a user defined hotkey and can run automatically on paste, with optional notifications and a setting to turn formula conversion on or off.
The Remove Empty Folders plugin streamlines folder management in Obsidian by identifying and removing empty folders from your vault. Users can select specific folders in the File Explorer and execute the cleanup operation via a right-click context menu. For safety, the plugin moves deleted folders to the `.trash` folder within the vault, allowing users to review and recover any removed contents if needed. While effective, the plugin may require multiple executions to fully clear all empty folders resulting from prior deletions. It is advisable to back up your data before use to avoid unintended data loss.
The File Cleaner plugin helps you efficiently manage and declutter your Obsidian vault by identifying and removing empty files and unused attachments. It detects files with 0 bytes or those containing only spaces and line breaks, along with unused media attachments such as images and PDFs. Users can customize how deletions are handled, with options to move files to the system trash, an Obsidian-specific trash folder, or permanently delete them.
The Advanced Rename and Delete Handler plugin takes over rename and delete handling across a vault so links, attachment files and attachment folders stay in sync when notes move or change names. It updates link display text when that text still matches the old file name, leaves custom link text alone and can remove attachments or empty folders left behind after deletion when you enable those options. Shared attachments are never deleted with one note and can be reassigned to another note, with a prompt when priorities do not settle the owner. You can treat endings like `.excalidraw.md` as attachments instead of notes, limit handling with include and exclude paths and migrate or read settings through a versioned cross plugin API.
The Note archiver plugin helps keep your Obsidian workspace organized by providing an easy way to move notes to an archive folder. Users can archive files via a command, editor menu, or file menu button. The plugin allows customization of the archive location and can organize files by grouping them based on the year or month of archiving. This is particularly useful for managing outdated or less frequently used notes, keeping your workspace clean and efficient.
