Date Inserter

An Obsidian plugin that lets you insert a date at the cursor position using a calendar.

How to use

Insert date to markdown

• Place the cursor where you want to insert the date.
• Open the calendar using one of the following methods:
  • Press the assigned hotkey (recommended).
  • Choose Date Inserter: Open Calendar from the command palette.
• Select on a date in the calendar to insert it.

• You can custom format of date.
  • ex1) mm/dd/yyyy => 01/23/2024
  • ex2) DD mm-dd => Tuesday 01-23
  • ex3) yyyy.mm.dd(D) => 2024.01.23(Tue)

[!NOTE] The calendar for this plugin uses vanillajs-datepicker. Please check this link (vanillajs-datepicker > Date String & Format) for format details.

Copy date to clipboard

• Open the calendar using one of the following methods:
  • Press the assigned hotkey (recommended).
  • Select Date Inserter: Copy Date to Clipboard from the command palette.
• Paste the copied date wherever you like.

Installation

You can find and install this plugin through Obsidian’s Community Plugins Browser.
For detailed steps or alternative installation methods, click here.