Empty Files Cleaner NP
leruetkins104 downloadsFind and delete empty markdown files in your vault. Shows a list with checkboxes to select and bulk-delete.
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An Obsidian plugin that scans your vault for empty notes and lets you delete them in bulk.
Features
- 🔍 Scans your entire vault for markdown files with no content (or only whitespace)
- ☑️ Checkbox list — select individual files or use "Select all" / "Deselect all"
- 🗑️ Bulk delete — remove all selected files in one click with a confirmation prompt
- 🔄 Auto-refresh — the list updates automatically after deletion
- ✅ Safe — always asks for confirmation before deleting anything
Installation
Manual
- Download the latest release from the Releases page
- Extract the archive and copy the folder to your vault's plugins directory:
<your vault>/.obsidian/plugins/empty-files-cleaner-np/ - In Obsidian: go to Settings → Community plugins, find Empty Files Cleaner NP and enable it
From Obsidian Community Plugins
Search for "Empty Files Cleaner NP" in Settings → Community plugins → Browse.
Usage
There are two ways to open the plugin:
- Ribbon icon — click the 🗑️ trash icon in the left sidebar
- Command Palette — open with
Ctrl/Cmd + Pand search forFind and delete empty files
In the modal window:
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Select all | Check all files in the list |
| Deselect all | Uncheck all files |
| Click a row | Toggle checkbox for that file |
| Delete selected (N) | Permanently delete the checked files |
| Cancel | Close without deleting anything |
⚠️ Deletion is permanent. Files are not moved to trash — they are removed directly from the vault.
Building from Source
git clone https://github.com/leruetkins/obsidian-empty-files-cleaner-np
cd obsidian-empty-files-cleaner-np
npm install
npm run build
The compiled main.js will appear in the project root.
Contributing
Pull requests and issues are welcome on GitHub.
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About
Scan your vault for empty Markdown files and list notes that contain no content or only whitespace. Select files via a checkbox list, use Select all/Deselect all, and delete chosen files permanently with a confirmation prompt; the list auto-refreshes after deletions.Details
Current version
1.0.0
Last updated
2 months ago
Created
2 months ago
Updates
1 release
Downloads
104
Compatible with
Obsidian 0.15.0+
Platforms
Desktop, Mobile
License
MIT