Background Slideshow
cloud-xero19 downloadsDisplay background image slideshows with smooth fade transitions. Supports local vault images, web URLs, and random photos from Lorem Picsum.
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An Obsidian plugin that displays background image slideshows with smooth fade transitions.
Features
- Background image slideshow with configurable fade transitions
- Supports local vault images, web URLs, and random photos from Lorem Picsum
- Adjustable display duration and fade time
- Per-pane transparency controls (pane, UI, tabs)
- Drag & drop image reordering
- Toggle on/off via command palette
Usage
- Enable the plugin in Settings → Community Plugins
- Open Settings → Background Slideshow
- Choose a mode:
- Random images: Automatically fetches photos from Lorem Picsum
- Manual: Add local vault images or web URLs
Settings
| Setting | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Enable slideshow | Toggle the slideshow on/off | On |
| Duration (seconds) | How long each image is displayed | 60 |
| Fade time (seconds) | Duration of fade transition | 5 |
| Use random images | Use random photos from Lorem Picsum | On |
| Pane opacity | Opacity of editor pane backgrounds | 0.85 |
| UI opacity | Opacity of UI element backgrounds | 0.85 |
| Tab opacity | Opacity of tab backgrounds | 0.85 |
Commands
- Toggle background slideshow: Enable or disable the slideshow
Installation
Community Plugins (Recommended)
- Open Settings → Community Plugins
- Search for "Background Slideshow"
- Click Install, then Enable
Manual
- Download
main.js,manifest.json, andstyles.cssfrom the latest release - Copy the files to
<vault>/.obsidian/plugins/background-slideshow/ - Enable the plugin in Settings → Community Plugins
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About
Display background image slideshows with smooth fade transitions across Obsidian panes. Use local vault images, web URLs, or random Lorem Picsum photos; adjust display duration and fade time, set pane/UI/tab opacity, reorder images by drag-and-drop, and toggle via the command palette.Details
Current version
1.1.0
Last updated
Yesterday
Created
8 months ago
Updates
2 releases
Downloads
19
Compatible with
Obsidian 1.13.0+
Platforms
Desktop, Mobile
License
0BSD