The Icon Shortcodes plugin allows users to quickly insert emoji and custom icons into their Obsidian notes using intuitive shortcodes. It supports popular icon libraries like Unicode Emoji, Lucide, Font Awesome, and Remixicon, along with user-uploaded custom icons in formats such as PNG, JPG, SVG, and GIF. Icons can be inserted via a simple search-based suggester, with optional fuzzy search for better discovery. Users can manage their custom icon collections, rename, delete, or back up icon packs as needed. Custom CSS can be used to style icons, enabling changes to color, size, and appearance. The plugin also features an API, allowing developers to integrate its functionality into other plugins.

The Tokenz plugin simplifies the insertion of symbols, emojis, and frequently used snippets in Obsidian using customizable short code mappings. It comes with pre-installed mappings for over 1,800 emojis and classic smileys, while also allowing users to define their own codes for specific symbols or text snippets. This flexibility makes it easy to insert common or specialized characters quickly, enhancing note customization and efficiency. The plugin supports multiple formats for short codes, making it adaptable to various user preferences.