Auto View Mode
saltyfireball43 downloadsAutomatically switch between Reading View, Source Mode, and Live Preview based on a frontmatter key in your notes.
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An Obsidian plugin that automatically switches between Reading View, Source Mode, and Live Preview when you open a note -- based on a frontmatter key.
Features
- Set a per-note view mode using frontmatter
- Configurable frontmatter key name (default:
auto-view-mode) - Supports all three Obsidian view modes: Reading View, Source Mode, and Live Preview
- Lightweight with no external dependencies
Installation
Obsidian Community Plugin
This plugin is available in the official Obsidian community plugin directory. Install it from Settings > Community plugins > Browse and search for "Auto View Mode" or "Auto View Mode by saltyfireball".
Usage
Add the frontmatter key to any note to control which view mode it opens in:
---
auto-view-mode: preview
---
Accepted Values
| Value | View Mode |
|---|---|
preview or reading |
Reading View |
source |
Source Mode |
edit or live |
Live Preview |
Custom Frontmatter Key
By default the plugin reads from the auto-view-mode frontmatter key. You can change this to any name you like in the plugin settings:
- Go to Settings > Auto View Mode
- Change the Frontmatter key field to your preferred key name
For example, if you set it to view, your frontmatter would look like:
---
view: source
---