Obsidian Plugins Review: Explore 15 Essential Tools for Productivity
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Chapter 1 Overview of Obsidian Plugins
This week, we delve into an exciting selection of 15 Obsidian plugins that can significantly enhance your note-taking experience. The featured plugins include:
- Obsidian Link Range
- Obsidian Companion
- Markdown Chat GPT
- Auto Classifier
- Link Current Folder Plugin
- Obsidian Dynamic Timetable
- Open Plugin Settings
- Obsidian Tab Rotator
- Obsidian Folder Notes
- Obsidian Page Properties
Each of these plugins serves a unique purpose and can streamline your workflow within Obsidian.
Section 1.1 Plugin Descriptions
Obsidian Companion
This AI-driven plugin offers autocompletion features, allowing you to write notes more efficiently by suggesting context-based words. Suggestions are discreetly displayed, enabling you to either accept or disregard them easily. By pressing Tab, you can quickly accept the next suggested word. Additionally, the plugin includes a preset feature that lets you save your configurations and switch between them as needed.
Markdown Chat GPT
This French-language plugin integrates ChatGPT, providing a chat interface within Obsidian. You can easily access it through the Command Palette by selecting "Obsidian GPT Chat: Chat."
Auto Classifier
This tool automatically categorizes your notes using ChatGPT based on various criteria, such as the note's title or content. It compares your notes against existing tags, enabling the output to be directed to different locations, including frontmatter or cursor position.
Obsidian Link Range
Enhancing the backlink functionality, this plugin allows you to specify a range of headers, making it easier to navigate within your notes.
Obsidian Avatar
A straightforward plugin that combines images and text, providing a visually appealing way to present information.
In preview mode, users can click on either the image or text to make edits.
Section 1.2 Additional Features
Link Current Folder Plugin
This plugin adds a shortcut (Cmd + Shift + L on MacOS or Ctrl + Shift + L on other OS) for quickly inserting the current folder path into your notes. If text is selected, it will use that as the file name.
Obsidian Dynamic Timetable
Create a timetable view showcasing the estimated completion time for tasks in your current folder or a predefined note set. The syntax is as follows: - [ ] Task name: Estimated time.
Open Plugin Settings
This feature allows you to create commands for quickly accessing specific plugin settings, making it easier to associate keyboard shortcuts for faster access.
Obsidian Tab Rotator
Automatically rotate through open tabs at predefined intervals. Set the duration for each pause, and manage this function through the sidebar or Command Palette.
Obsidian Folder Notes
This plugin enables the creation of notes within folders without collapsing them. Simply click the folder name to access the note. You can configure it to automatically create a folder note upon creation and utilize Templater for customization.
Obsidian Page Properties
This feature introduces a tag pill style for inline fields, transforming field names into inner links. You can also establish pattern rules for automatic link creation.
Chapter 2 Highlighted Videos
In this section, we’ll include insightful videos that further explore the capabilities of these plugins.
The first video titled "The 9 Best Obsidian Plugins You've (Probably) Never Heard of" provides an overview of some lesser-known yet powerful plugins that can enhance your Obsidian experience.
The second video, "Obsidian Plugin Spotlight - The Review Plugin," dives into a specific plugin, offering detailed reviews and usage tips.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates and reviews on Obsidian plugins!