Discord Subtext

A lightweight Obsidian plugin that adds Discord-style -# subtext formatting. Any line starting with -# renders as smaller, muted text in both Live Preview and Reading View.

Usage

Type -# at the beginning of any line:

-# This is a subtext line.

You can also use the Command Palette (Ctrl/Cmd + P) and run Toggle Discord subtext (-#) to add or remove the prefix on your current line. You can assign a custom hotkey to this command in Settings > Hotkeys.

Settings

• Font size (em): Adjust the size of the subtext relative to your normal editor font (default: 0.82).
• Text color: Set a custom CSS color or Obsidian CSS variable (default: var(--text-muted)).
• Hide "-# " syntax in Live Preview: Automatically hides the -# prefix in Editing View unless your cursor is on that line.

Installation

From Community Plugins (Once Approved)

1. Open Settings > Community Plugins in Obsidian.
2. Disable Restricted Mode if prompted.
3. Click Browse, search for Discord Subtext, and click Install.
4. Enable the plugin.

Manual Installation

1. Download main.js, manifest.json, and styles.css from the latest release.
2. Create a new folder named discord-subtext inside your vault's .obsidian/plugins/ directory.
3. Move the three downloaded files into that folder.
4. Reload Obsidian and enable the plugin under Settings > Community Plugins.

API Documentation

See https://docs.obsidian.md