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Canvas Remove and Delete Files

jffaustjffaust132 downloads

Remove the selected file(s) from a canvas AND delete them from the vault.

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This is a simple plugin for Obsidian's Canvas that allows removing files from a canvas and automatically delete them from the vault as well.

It adds the command Canvas Remove And Delete Files: Invoke and you can configure your own hotkey in the Obsidian keyboard shortcut settings.

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/8d153020-5dc5-4ac9-841a-3da284d1f66a

Manually installing the plugin

  • Head over to the latest release and download main.js and manifest.json
  • Copy those files to your vault VaultFolder/.obsidian/plugins/canvas-remove-and-delete-files/.
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Remove files from an Obsidian Canvas and delete them from your vault in one step. Add a Canvas command to invoke the action for selected items.
CanvasFilesCommands
Details
Current version
0.1.2
Last updated
3 months ago
Created
3 months ago
Updates
3 releases
Downloads
132
Compatible with
Obsidian 0.15.0+
Platforms
Desktop, Mobile
License
GPL-3.0
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Sponsor
Ko-fi
Author
jffaustjffaust
github.com/jffaust
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