Obsidian plugins with #read-only#

The Force Read Mode plugin allows users to enforce read-only mode for markdown files within specified folders in Obsidian. This ensures that files from these folders are always opened in read (preview) mode, preventing accidental edits. Users can configure multiple folder paths where this behavior is applied. The plugin is ideal for those who want to protect specific notes or folders from unintended changes or maintain a consistent read-only experience. Its simple settings interface makes it easy to specify folder paths where read mode should be enforced, offering greater control over file access and editing within Obsidian.

The Linked Graph Navigator plugin turns links in the active Markdown note into a sidebar map that follows the current editor instead of the whole vault. It keeps authored link order and section context, shows the same routes as a direct graph or an outline, and previews one next step when you hover or focus a route. Clicking a route opens the canonical note, while the root can follow a configured parent link. The graph supports dragging, panning, zoom controls, session only node positions and bounded hover previews. The outline keeps grouped sections searchable and can show routes that the graph omits when space is tight. It stays local and read only, makes no network requests, writes nothing to the vault and supports Obsidian 1.8.0 or later on desktop and mobile.

The DocFerry plugin lets you publish a chosen note or a selected folder as a secure, read only web link without exposing the rest of your vault. It focuses on deliberate sharing, so each share is created only after you pick the note or folder and confirm it. You can update an existing link without changing its URL, add a password or expiry date, import a DocFerry share back into the vault and save public web links as local notes. Pro features extend this to folder sharing with theme snapshots and reader safe fallbacks.

The Better Canvas Lock plugin allows you to lock the view of your Obsidian canvas, disabling features like zooming, selecting, dragging and dropping, and scrolling. This can be particularly useful when working on complex notes or presentations where unwanted interactions might disrupt your workflow. The plugin also includes a log feature for debugging purposes, although be warned that it may produce some redundant error messages in the console. Additionally, you can still enable limited interaction with canvas cards by focusing on them, which is helpful if you need to adjust the view of a specific card. Overall, Better Canvas Lock provides more control over your Obsidian experience and helps you stay focused on your work.