Obsidian plugins with #sideloading#

The China BRAT plugin installs another plugin from a directory URL by fetching `manifest.json`, `main.js` and an optional `styles.css` without using ZIP archives. It accepts HTTPS endpoints, with plain HTTP allowed only for localhost, and can derive the parent directory when a manifest URL is pasted. Before writing files, it checks the manifest ID and version, restricts unsafe ID characters, compares `minAppVersion` with the running app and rejects an empty main script. A missing stylesheet is accepted only after a 404 or 410 response, while other server errors stop the install. It writes the fetched files into the target plugin directory, loads and enables the plugin, then confirms that loading succeeded. Hosts must expose unpacked plugin files at stable paths because ready made ZIP links are not supported.

The Plugins Galore plugin is a game-changer for Obsidian users who want to access plugins that aren't officially listed in the directory. With this plugin, you can easily sideload other plugins by simply pasting the URL of the repository and clicking "Install". The plugin will automatically install it for you, and you'll be able to enable/disable/remove it just like any other plugin. Plus, Plugins Galore checks for updates when you ask it to, so you can stay up-to-date with the latest versions. This plugin is a must-have for anyone who wants to expand their Obsidian plugin library beyond what's officially available.