Obsidian Plugin Spotlight: Quick Explorer This week, I'm excited to share with you another fantastic Obsidian plugin that has recently been released: Quick Explorer. This plugin is designed to enhance your file exploration experience in Obsidian, making it easier and more efficient to navigate your vault. What does Quick Explorer do? With Quick Explorer, you can browse your vault or current folder quickly and easily using a dropdown menu. You can use the keyboard or mouse to navigate through the menu, selecting files and folders with ease. The plugin also includes several hotkeyable commands that allow you to jump between files and folders quickly. Key Features * Browse vault: Opens the dropdown for the vault root * Browse current folder: Opens the dropdown for the active file's containing folder * Go to next file in folder: Opens the next file in the active file's folder * Go to previous file in folder: Opens the previous file in the active file's folder * Go to first file in folder: Opens the first file in the active file's folder * Go to last file in folder: Opens the last file in the active file's folder Limitations While Quick Explorer is a powerful plugin, there are a few limitations to keep in mind: * Files are always sorted in ascending name order (using the same collation rules as the file-explorer view) * You can drag things *out of* the dropdowns, but you can't drop anything *into* them * There is no way to configure sorting or grouping of files * Only "inside same"-style folder notes are supported Conclusion Quick Explorer is a fantastic plugin that can greatly enhance your file exploration experience in Obsidian. With its simple and intuitive interface, it's easy to navigate your vault and find the files you need quickly. While there are some limitations to keep in mind, I highly recommend giving this plugin a try if you're looking for a better way to manage your files in Obsidian. Get Quick Explorer You can download Quick Explorer from the Obsidian community forum or by searching for it in the Obsidian plugin store. If you have any questions or need help installing or configuring the plugin, feel free to ask in the comments below!

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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 Canvas Keyboard Pan plugin allows you to navigate your Obsidian canvas with ease by using the keyboard. With this plugin, you can quickly move around your notes without having to reach for the mouse or touchpad. The default key bindings are WASD, but you can customize them to suit your preferences. Additionally, you can adjust the overall pan speed to suit your workflow. This plugin is perfect for those who prefer a keyboard-centric approach and want to streamline their note-taking experience in Obsidian.

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 macOS Keyboard Navigation plugin brings the familiar macOS keyboard shortcuts for navigation back to Obsidian. Users can seamlessly navigate through their notes with shortcuts like alt+↑, alt+↓, and the combined alt+shift+↑ and alt+shift+↓, allowing for more efficient movement between headings and sections. This plugin is perfect for macOS users who want to integrate their operating system's native navigation experience into Obsidian, making it easier to work across large vaults without interrupting workflow.

The Vim Input Method Switch plugin enhances the experience of using Vim keybindings in Obsidian by automatically switching the system input method based on the current Vim mode. When switching to 'normal' mode, the plugin changes the input method to English, and when entering 'insert' or 'replace' mode, it switches to a user-defined input method, such as Chinese. This feature streamlines the workflow for users who frequently alternate between different languages while editing notes. The plugin relies on the `fcitx-remote` command for system input method control, with support for macOS, Linux, and Windows systems, making it accessible to a wide range of users.