The Typewriter Mode plugin turns the editor into a focused writing space by keeping the current line fixed on screen while you type. It combines typewriter scrolling with current line highlighting, configurable context lines above and below the cursor, dimming for unfocused paragraphs or sentences, fullscreen writing focus and an option to limit line length. The plugin also restores the cursor position when files are reopened, which helps continue work without manually finding the last edit point. It includes a Hemingway mode that disables editing earlier text so writing stays forward only. The plugin makes one network request to github.com to fetch release notes after a new version is installed, and that update notice can be disabled in settings.
Obsidian plugins tagged with #focus-mode. There are 4 plugins in this collection.
- Rank 12 months ago by davisriedel
- Rank 2a year ago by lavton
The Ignore Filters Boost plugin makes it significantly easier to manage excluded folders in your workspace by eliminating the need to dig into settings. With a single click, you can add or remove folders from the ignore list, bulk-exclude everything except one folder, or selectively unignore subfolders even if their parent is excluded. It smartly rearranges filters to maintain consistency and avoid overlap. The plugin respects a set of default ignore filters and offers commands to restore or update them. When enabled, the folder tree view gives you granular control over what gets excluded, supporting focused workflows with minimal fuss.
- Rank 310 months ago by René Coignard
The Scroller plugin enhances the writing experience by reshaping how the editor reacts to movement, focus, and navigation. It introduces a typewriter mode that keeps the active line anchored at a steady height, creating a stable rhythm while typing. A dedicated focus mode dims surrounding text at various scopes, helping you stay locked in on the ideas you are shaping. The plugin also adds instant scrolling commands for jumping to the top or bottom of long notes, and it can autoscroll daily notes so you land exactly where new writing should begin.
- Rank 42 months ago by yo-goto
The Obsidian Card View Mode plugin turns open notes into cards so their visual shape and size can reflect how developed each note is. Instead of treating every pane the same, it lets note content stretch or compress the card, which makes rough notes and more mature notes easier to distinguish at a glance. It also adds an Attention Pane mode that highlights the active card and grays out the rest, so focus stays on the current note when many panes are open. Visual settings cover card colors, background color, corner radius, shadows and other design details, and the whole mode can be toggled with a command. The plugin is designed to work alongside Sliding Panes and also accounts for Embedded Note Title and Banners compatibility.