Auto Folder Collapse

A plugin for Obsidian that automatically collapses all child folders when you collapse a parent folder. This helps keep your file explorer organized and clutter-free.

Installation

Downloading from the Obsidian.md Community Plugin Browser

1. Open Obsidian and go to Settings.
2. Navigate to the Community plugins section.
3. Click on Browse and search for Auto Folder Collapse.
4. Click Install and then Enable.

Downloading from the GitHub Repository

1. Download the plugin files from the GitHub repository.
2. Copy the Plugin Folder to your Obsidian vault's plugins folder: <vault>/.obsidian/plugins/.
3. Enable the plugin in Obsidian:
   • Open Obsidian and go to Settings.
   • Navigate to the Community plugins section.
   • Refresh the Community Plugin list.
   • Enable the new Plugin.

Demo

Usage

Once the plugin is enabled, it will automatically collapse all child folders when you collapse a parent folder. You don't need to do anything else!

The plugin offers two independent features, each controlled by a toggle in Settings → Auto Folder Collapse.

Enable or disable either feature at any time; the change takes effect immediately.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues with the plugin, try the following steps:

1. Ensure you are using the minimum required version of Obsidian (0.12.0).
2. Disable and re-enable the plugin in the Obsidian settings.
3. Restart Obsidian.

If the problem persists, please report it on the GitHub Issues page.

Author

Developed by Dario Casciato.

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License

This plugin is licensed under the MIT License.