Code Import

Import external code files in your Obsidian notes using @import syntax (compatible with Markdown Preview Enhanced).

Screenshots

Desktop

Full file import:

Partial import (specific lines):

Mobile (iOS)

Full import	Partial import

Features

• Import code files directly in Reading View
• Support line range selection (line_begin, line_end)
• Automatic syntax highlighting based on file extension
• Works with relative paths (including ../)

Syntax

@import "path/to/file.go"
@import "path/to/file.go" {line_begin=4 line_end=14}
@import "examples/main.py" {line_begin=10}
@import "config.yaml" {line_end=-4}

Parameters

Line Index Examples

0-based mode (default, MPE-compatible):

• {line_begin=0 line_end=10} → Lines 1-10 (indices 0-9)
• {line_begin=5} → From line 6 to end
• {line_end=-2} → From start, excluding last 2 lines

1-based mode:

• {line_begin=1 line_end=10} → Lines 1-10
• {line_begin=5} → From line 5 to end
• {line_end=-2} → From start, excluding last 2 lines

Installation

From Community Plugins

1. Open Settings → Community plugins
2. Search for "Code Import"
3. Install and enable

Manual Installation

1. Download main.js, manifest.json, styles.css from Releases
2. Create folder: <vault>/.obsidian/plugins/code-import/
3. Copy the files into the folder
4. Enable the plugin in Settings → Community plugins

Usage

1. Place your code files in your vault (or reference them with relative paths)
2. Add @import directive in your markdown file
3. Switch to Reading View to see the imported code

Example

In your markdown file:

## User Struct Definition

@import "examples/user.go" {line_begin=10 line_end=25}

Settings

License

MIT