The Auto Note Importer plugin streamlines the process of syncing notes from Airtable (support for more database is planned) directly into your vault. It fetches records and turns them into Markdown files with structured YAML frontmatter, letting you define where the notes should go, how they're named, and what template they should follow. Notes can be synced manually or on a recurring schedule, with options to prevent duplicates by tracking a primary field. It also handles a wide variety of Airtable field types, including nested data like attachments and user references, with support for dot notation in templates. Whether you're logging YouTube summaries or managing structured data, this plugin provides a powerful bridge between external databases and your note system.
Obsidian plugins tagged with #yaml-frontmatter. There are 3 plugins in this collection.
- Rank 1a year ago by uppinote
- Rank 22 months ago by Peter Petschownik
The MD Butler plugin automatically manages YAML frontmatter through file open, modify, rename and bulk events. It provides eight built in fields plus custom text and select fields, with templates for dates, file properties, existing frontmatter and chained text functions. Each field can use its own event bindings and conditions based on frontmatter, path, filename or folder, while include and exclude filters control processing scope. Metadata can be limited to new notes or applied across all files. Commands support force applying fields, repairing metadata, cleaning orphaned keys and checking vault consistency. Protected keys prevent selected values from being deleted or overwritten, and renamed field keys can be migrated automatically.
- Rank 3a year ago by lazerfit
The Korean Book Search plugin automates filling YAML frontmatter in notes with detailed Korean book metadata using the Aladin Open API. When a note titled after a book is created, the plugin retrieves and inserts relevant details such as author, publisher, ISBN, publication date, and cover image directly into the frontmatter. Users can customize default fields like reading status and personal ratings or add custom fields through plugin settings. It securely stores the required API key, streamlining metadata management for book notes.