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Copy Metadata

wenlzhangwenlzhang3k downloads

Copy file metadata, e.g., creation time, to clipboard. Insert copied metadata to file name.

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An Obsidian plugin to copy metadata to clipboard and insert it into active file name.

The Story Behind Copy Metadata

This plugin was developed to address a common user scenario: many users frequently take notes on Obsidian Mobile but find it inconvenient to add a Zettelkasten timestamp to the file name.

While creating quick notes on mobile is effortless, transitioning to Obsidian Desktop often requires renaming those notes. This plugin provides a seamless solution by automatically appending the note creation time to the active file name, streamlining the workflow between mobile and desktop.

Documentation

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Visit the documentation site to learn how to make the most of Copy Metadata in your Obsidian workflow.

Support & Community

This plugin is a labor of love, developed and maintained during my free time after work and on weekends. A lot of thought, energy, and care goes into making it reliable, user-friendly, and aligned with PTKM principles.

If you find this plugin valuable in your daily workflow, please consider supporting my work. Your support would mean the world to me and would help me dedicate more time and energy to:

  • Developing new features
  • Maintaining code quality
  • Providing support and documentation
  • Making the plugin even better for everyone

Ways to Support

You can support this project in several ways:

  • ⭐ Star the project on GitHub
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  • Sponsor my work on GitHub
  • 💌 Share your success stories and feedback
  • 📢 Spread the word about the plugin
  • 🐛 Report issues to help improve the plugin

Thank you for being part of this journey! 🙏

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Copy metadata to the clipboard and append the note's creation timestamp to the active file name to add Zettelkasten-style timestamps. Speed up renaming and migrating quick mobile notes when moving them to desktop.
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Current version
0.0.4
Last updated
2 months ago
Created
3 years ago
Updates
4 releases
Downloads
3k
Compatible with
Obsidian 0.15.0+
Platforms
Desktop, Mobile
License
MIT
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Sponsor
Ko-fi
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Author
wenlzhangwenlzhang
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