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Backlink Full Path

Michael NaumovMichael Naumov2k downloads

Shows the backlink's full path in the backlinks panel.

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This is a plugin for Obsidian that shows the backlink's full path in the backlinks panel.

By default, Obsidian just shows the note name

Just name

Which might be confusing when you have notes with the same name in different folders.

This plugin shows the full name helping to identify the backlinks better

Full path

Installation

The plugin is available in the official Community Plugins repository.

Beta versions

To install the latest beta release of this plugin (regardless if it is available in the official Community Plugins repository or not), follow these steps:

  1. Ensure you have the BRAT plugin installed and enabled.
  2. Click Install via BRAT.
  3. An Obsidian pop-up window should appear. In the window, click the Add plugin button once and wait a few seconds for the plugin to install.

Debugging

By default, debug messages for this plugin are hidden.

To show them, run the following command:

window.DEBUG.enable('backlink-full-path');

For more details, refer to the documentation.

Support

My other Obsidian resources

See my other Obsidian resources.

License

© Michael Naumov

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Show full file paths for backlinks in the backlinks panel to distinguish same-named notes across folders. Display folder hierarchy alongside note titles for clearer backlink identification.
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Details
Current version
1.6.6
Last updated
6 days ago
Created
Last year
Updates
37 releases
Downloads
2k
Compatible with
Obsidian 1.12.7+
Platforms
Desktop, Mobile
License
MIT
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