The Note Toolbar plugin enhances the Obsidian experience by allowing users to create customizable toolbars that provide quick access to commands, files, links, and scripts. These toolbars can be positioned in various locations within notes, such as below the properties section, at the top, or as floating buttons. Users can define toolbar visibility based on specific folders or properties, and customize the appearance with icons, labels, and tooltips. The plugin supports integration with scripts such as Dataview and Templater, providing powerful automation capabilities.
The Script Launcher plugin allows you to run scripts written in any language directly from Obsidian, giving you the power to automate tasks and integrate your workflow with external tools. With this plugin, you can add new scripts, customize their behavior, and display them on the bottom bar for easy access. You can also run scripts using the "Run script" command or by clicking on the corresponding icon. The output of the script will be displayed as notices in Obsidian, providing real-time feedback on the success or failure of your commands.
The Footnote Shortcut plugin is designed to make inserting footnotes in Obsidian a breeze. With this plugin, you can easily insert numbered or named footnotes with auto-incremented indices, and quickly switch between your footnote markers and their corresponding details. The plugin also includes features like automatic footnote suggestions and customizable heading for separating footnotes from the rest of your note. Additionally, you can jump back and forth between footnotes and their details with ease. Whether you're a student, writer, or researcher, this plugin is sure to simplify your note-taking experience in Obsidian.
The Key Promoter plugin enhances user productivity in Obsidian by displaying notifications with shortcut suggestions whenever a mouse is used for an action that has a corresponding keyboard shortcut. This feature encourages the use of hotkeys for faster navigation and efficiency. For actions without assigned shortcuts, the plugin suggests commands that can be customized in the settings. Additionally, it provides a detailed statistics view of the most frequently used commands, accessible via the 'Key Promoter: Statistics' command. A presentation mode feature, which shows notifications of executed commands and their shortcuts, is also available and can be enabled in the settings. Inspired by similar tools for IntelliJ IDEA, this plugin supports users in learning and utilizing Obsidian's keyboard shortcuts effectively.
The Hotkeys for Bookmarks plugin enhances navigation in Obsidian by allowing users to quickly access their top 9 bookmarks using customizable keyboard shortcuts. It integrates seamlessly with the core Bookmark plugin, enabling efficient management of bookmarked files and searches. Users can assign shortcuts to open bookmarks in either the current pane or a new pane, improving workflow and accessibility for frequently used notes or queries. This plugin is particularly useful for streamlining repetitive actions and keeping key resources readily accessible.
The Harpoon plugin for Obsidian enables users to manage and quickly navigate to their favorite files within the app. By creating a list of up to four hooked files, the plugin allows for fast access using keyboard shortcuts. It includes commands like opening the file list, adding files to the list, and quickly jumping to specific files. The plugin also supports efficient file navigation through customizable shortcuts, such as using the arrow keys or pressing a specific key twice to remove or reorder files. Ideal for those who need to access frequently used notes, Harpoon streamlines file management and enhances productivity.
The Keyboard Analyzer plugin provides a visual representation of your assigned hotkeys in Obsidian, making it easy to search, analyze, and manage them. With this plugin, you can view all your hotkeys on a keyboard layout, search for specific key combinations, and identify custom or duplicate hotkeys. You can also highlight featured hotkeys for quick identification. The plugin is easy to use, with options to open the shortcut view from the status bar or using a command. While it's not yet fully tested on non-Windows systems, this plugin is a valuable tool for Obsidian users who rely heavily on hotkeys.
The Nothing plugin introduces a command that performs no action, providing a practical way to disable system hotkeys within Obsidian. This functionality is especially useful for preventing accidental triggering of critical shortcuts, such as `⌘Q` on macOS, which quits the application. By mapping these commands to 'Do Nothing,' users can create a safer and more efficient workflow.
The Code Editor Shortcuts plugin brings the familiar keyboard shortcuts from code editors like Visual Studio Code or Sublime Text to Obsidian. With this plugin, you can insert lines above and below, delete lines, duplicate lines, copy lines up and down, join lines, select lines, add cursors to selection ends, and more. The plugin also supports multiple cursors for most actions, making it easy to work with complex selections. You can customize the keyboard shortcuts in the settings panel and even configure auto-insertion of list prefixes when inserting new lines. With its extensive feature set and customizable hotkeys, this plugin is a must-have for any Obsidian user who wants to boost their productivity.
The Quick Links plugin enhances Obsidian by allowing users to create shortcuts for easily linking to external websites and other resources. Users can define custom prefixes to create personalized link shortcuts, such as linking to Twitter profiles or specific Wikipedia pages. The plugin also supports linking to other Obsidian vaults using the `obsidian://` protocol. Additionally, users can configure whether these quick links should use the wiki link syntax or standard markdown links, offering flexibility in how links are displayed and integrated into the graph view. This makes it a powerful tool for streamlining navigation and linking workflows.
The Marjdown Shortcuts plugin enhances the markdown editing experience in Obsidian by providing quick commands to insert various markdown elements. By typing a trigger character (default is '>'), users can access a menu of options to add markdown syntax like tables, headings, and other commonly used elements without needing to remember complex syntax. The plugin is ideal for those new to markdown or seeking to streamline their workflow, offering customizable settings to modify the trigger character and simplify commands. This tool is especially useful for improving efficiency and reducing the need to reference markdown cheat sheets.
The Enhanced Symbols Prettifier plugin streamlines the typing experience in Obsidian by automatically converting predefined character combinations into visually appealing symbols. It supports replacements for arrows, abbreviations, Greek letters, mathematical symbols, and more, such as transforming `->` into `→` or `=/=` into `≠`. Users can customize these substitutions through the plugin settings, creating personalized shortcuts for commonly used terms. Additionally, the plugin includes a shortcuts finder to suggest abbreviations based on frequently used words in notes. It also features the ability to prettify existing symbols in a document with a hotkey. All replacements are saved directly to the file, ensuring compatibility across devices and applications.
The Rich Text Editor Shortcuts plugin brings popular rich text editing shortcuts from tools like Notion to Obsidian, enhancing text formatting and task management efficiency. It provides shortcuts for creating and toggling checkboxes, adding links from clipboard URLs, creating relative links within the vault, and toggling underlines. These intuitive commands streamline editing workflows for users accustomed to rich text editor functionalities.
The FastForwardLink plugin allows users to create shortcut links that redirect to specific target notes within Obsidian. It simplifies navigation by letting users define multiple link variations, such as abbreviations or alternate spellings, to open a single target note. This feature helps users maintain an interconnected and organized vault while reducing navigation friction. The plugin includes options for opening target notes in the same tab, a new tab, or switching to a new tab automatically. Users can create and manage forwarding links with ease, and redirecting notes can be moved to a dedicated folder for better organization. FastForwardLink is ideal for users looking to streamline note access, link concepts, and avoid clutter in their Obsidian workspace.
The Backtick text selector plugin simplifies text selection within backticks in Obsidian. By using intuitive keyboard shortcuts, users can quickly select text enclosed in backticks (`). The plugin allows navigation to the next or previous backtick-enclosed text, streamlining workflows for users who frequently interact with code or formatted text blocks. This feature enhances efficiency and precision in managing text within markdown files.
The Better Command Palette plugin enhances the default command palette in Obsidian by offering a more intuitive and feature-rich experience. Users can quickly access commands, search for files, and locate tags using configurable shortcuts. Features include recent command prioritization, pinned commands, and the ability to create new files directly from the palette. Tag-based file search allows for efficient filtering, while macro commands enable users to execute sequences of actions with customizable delays. Hidden items can be managed to streamline the interface, with options to temporarily or permanently unhide them. The plugin also supports advanced customization and development features for further flexibility.
The Hanko plugin allows users to register and quickly paste frequently used text within Obsidian. It provides multiple ways to access saved text, including the right-click menu, command palette, and ribbon menu, making it easy to insert pre-defined content in notes. Users can manage stored items by reordering or deleting them through the plugin settings. Additionally, the plugin supports cursor placement after pasting for enhanced workflow efficiency. While it works seamlessly in edit mode, some features may be limited on mobile devices due to software keyboard restrictions.
The Hotstrings plugin allows users to create custom text expansions in Obsidian, enabling automatic replacements while typing. This feature is useful for quickly inserting frequently used phrases, signatures, or complex words with simple triggers. Users can define and manage hotstrings through the plugin settings, ensuring seamless integration within any note or editor. Hotstrings can be updated and reloaded without restarting Obsidian, making it easy to refine and expand shortcuts over time.
The Sequence Hotkeys plugin enhances Obsidian by allowing users to create multi-step keyboard shortcuts instead of relying on single key combinations. This helps users streamline their workflow by chaining multiple key presses to trigger commands. Users can define and customize hotkeys through the plugin settings, with the option to search for commands easily. The hotkey sequences can include standard keys as well as special keys like Enter and Escape.
The Code Blocks commands plugin streamlines inserting and managing code blocks by providing dedicated commands and a quick backtick-triggered menu. Instead of manually typing markup, you can pick from a list of supported languages, which the plugin sorts based on your usage patterns. It also supports custom syntax highlighting, letting you define new markups along with optional language names or titles for better retrieval. This reduces friction when documenting snippets, writing technical notes, or sharing examples. With intuitive keyboard interaction and personalized markup lists, it makes handling multi-language code snippets inside your vault faster and more consistent, especially for users who frequently switch between languages or need clear highlighting.
The LLM Shortcut plugin streamlines prompt management by converting a folder of saved prompts into instantly accessible commands. Each file in the prompt directory becomes a command that can be triggered directly, with the current open note automatically passed as context to the chosen LLM provider. It supports any OpenAI -compatible API, giving flexibility in selecting your AI backend while keeping all activity local without external logging. The tree-like folder structure is preserved as a navigable list, making it easy to organize and access prompts for different use cases.
The Format Hotkeys plugin introduces Google Docs-style keyboard shortcuts to streamline formatting tasks in Obsidian. Users can quickly toggle blockquotes, bulleted and numbered lists, checklists, and apply various heading styles using predefined hotkeys. Additionally, the plugin enhances existing bold and italic shortcuts by enabling them to function seamlessly across list lines and insert the cursor inside new markup when no text is selected. These features simplify and accelerate the formatting process, making it more intuitive for users to organize and structure their notes effectively.
The Wrap with shortcuts plugin allows you to quickly wrap selected text in customized tags using keyboard shortcuts. With this plugin, you can create a wrapper and assign it a shortcut key, making it easy to format your notes with just a few keystrokes. No more tedious clicking or typing long commands!
The Shortcuts extender plugin enhances Obsidian's functionality by allowing users to customize keyboard shortcuts for various formatting tasks. It offers the ability to change heading levels with simple keyboard shortcuts, clear markup from selected text, and toggle code blocks. The plugin is especially useful for those writing in non-English languages, providing shortcuts for special characters like brackets and code fences. Additionally, users can modify list levels and work with Python code fences easily. The plugin also supports customizations for both Windows and Mac users, with specific adjustments for macOS keyboard shortcuts. This plugin boosts productivity by simplifying text formatting and special character input within Obsidian.
The Text Expander JS plugin allows users to create and utilize custom text shortcuts that trigger JavaScript scripts, generating dynamic text replacements. These shortcuts can be typed directly into notes or triggered through buttons and links. The plugin supports complex configurations, such as parameterized shortcuts, regex-based matching, and integration with custom scripts. It works seamlessly with both modern and legacy editors in Obsidian, including mobile platforms. Advanced users can define shortcuts in organized files for better management and sharing. Additional features include creating custom popup boxes for user input, running external scripts, and supporting helper functions for more advanced automation.
The Leader Hotkeys plugin introduces a leader key functionality to Obsidian, enabling users to assign hotkeys that require an initial leader key press before executing a command. This feature is inspired by similar mechanisms in tools like Vim and tmux. Users can configure any key combination as a leader key and create shortcuts for focusing panes or performing other actions, including those from third-party plugins. The plugin provides a streamlined way to navigate and execute commands within Obsidian, offering enhanced customization and efficiency.
The Lumberjack plugin streamlines logging thoughts and notes in Obsidian by providing quick commands and URL schemes. The 'Log' command appends a new line with a customizable prefix to your daily note, placing the cursor in edit mode for immediate input. The plugin also supports URL schemes like `obsidian://log` to jump directly into editing the daily note or `obsidian://timber` to create and edit a new draft in an inbox folder. These features are optimized for use across devices, including integration with iOS Shortcuts, enabling quick and efficient note-taking workflows.
The Heading Helper plugin streamlines working with markdown headings by adding visual markers, quick level adjustments, and hierarchy checks. It displays color-coded heading indicators (H1-H6) in the editor gutter, allowing users to click and change levels instantly. Keyboard commands make it easy to cycle, increase, or decrease heading levels or set them directly. Optional hierarchy warnings help maintain consistent structure in larger documents.
The Custom Comments plugin provides a flexible way to insert personalized comment markers into your notes using keyboard shortcuts. Instead of being limited to built-in HTML or Markdown comment styles, you can define your own templates with `{cursor}` as a placeholder to control where the cursor lands after insertion. The plugin supports multiple marker sets, each with its own toggle and command, allowing you to maintain different types of comment formats for different contexts. It also offers a word-only mode that quickly toggles comments for a single word at the cursor position. For advanced setups, you can reload marker commands without restarting the plugin, making it easier to experiment with multiple formats.
The Hidden Hyperlinks plugin lets you conceal text behind a custom display string while keeping it instantly retrievable. By defining a hidden payload and linking it to visible text, you can click once to copy the concealed content directly to your clipboard. This is useful for managing sensitive commands, long file paths, or unwieldy URLs without cluttering your notes. The plugin also supports hover tooltips to preview hidden text, customizable delimiters for flexible syntax, and subtle notifications to confirm successful copying. Its styling adapts automatically to your theme, ensuring that hidden links blend neatly with the rest of your writing.
The Note Codes plugin assigns unique 4 character codes to every note in our vault, making it easy to reference and retrieve notes quickly. These codes appear in the status bar on desktop and in the metadata sidebar on mobile devices and can be clicked or right clicked for actions like searching, copying or generating an obsidian:// URL for the note. A built in search function lets you find notes directly by their code using a quick switcher, while command palette actions extend this workflow with one click copying of codes or code URLs. The codes are derived from the note's path using a hashing scheme, ensuring consistency and uniqueness across your vault.
The Shortcut Launcher plugin integrates Apple's Shortcuts app with Obsidian, enabling users to trigger shortcuts directly from their vault. Users can create custom 'launchers' for shortcuts, defining input types such as selected text, document names, or file paths. This input is passed to Shortcuts for dynamic processing. The plugin supports multiple input values with custom separators and can handle various data types, including text and base64-encoded files. On macOS, shortcuts can run in the background without leaving Obsidian, while iOS and iPadOS require switching to the Shortcuts app. This plugin enhances workflow automation and efficiency for users across Apple platforms.
The Format Hotkeys plugin introduces Google Docs-style keyboard shortcuts to streamline formatting tasks in Obsidian. Users can quickly toggle blockquotes, bulleted and numbered lists, checklists, and apply various heading styles using predefined hotkeys. Additionally, the plugin enhances existing bold and italic shortcuts by enabling them to function seamlessly across list lines and insert the cursor inside new markup when no text is selected. These features simplify and accelerate the formatting process, making it more intuitive for users to organize and structure their notes effectively.
The Quickly plugin is a game-changer for Obsidian users who want to streamline their note-taking process. With this plugin, you can quickly capture notes by launching a modal window with a title, body, and submit button. As you type, the plugin will show relevant note paths in your vault, making it easy to navigate to existing notes or create new ones. The plugin also allows you to use global hotkeys on Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu, so you can trigger the capture process from anywhere. With Quickly, you'll be able to focus on your thoughts and ideas without interrupting your workflow.
The Next Link plugin enhances navigation within Obsidian by allowing users to move efficiently between linked notes using keyboard shortcuts. It supports customizable key bindings for navigating to the next or previous link, enabling a smoother workflow for users who rely on interlinked notes. Additionally, it integrates well with Vim keybindings, allowing users to streamline their navigation experience without needing to use the mouse.
The Vimium plugin is a game-changer for Obsidian users who rely heavily on keyboard navigation. Inspired by the popular Chrome extension, this plugin brings Vimium-style shortcuts to your Obsidian experience. With Vimuim, you can easily click buttons and interact with clickable elements using custom keyboard shortcuts. The plugin allows you to customize CSS selectors to query specific elements, adjust font sizes for markers, and toggle marker visibility on demand. By simplifying navigation and reducing mouse usage, Vimium enhances your productivity and workflow in Obsidian.
The Quick Nav plugin enhances text navigation and selection in Obsidian by allowing users to assign custom keyboard shortcuts for precise cursor control. It introduces a range of granular movements, including directional jumps, page-level shifts, and edge navigation, as well as their selectable counterparts. Rather than imposing default hotkeys, the plugin empowers users to tailor their own workflow by manually setting up preferred keybindings through Obsidian's hotkey settings. Designed to improve editing efficiency, especially for keyboard-focused users, Quick Nav gives fine-grained control over cursor behavior, streamlining the process of navigating and editing notes without reaching for the mouse.