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File Explorer++

kelszokelszo77k downloads

Hide and pin files and folders in the file explorer using custom filters.

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File Explorer++ enhances the built-in file explorer in Obsidian.md. This plugin enables users to efficiently hide and pin files and folders. You can utilize custom wildcard or regex filters based on file/folder names, paths, and tags. Additionally, a simple click in the file menu lets you hide or pin specific files or folders.

Usage

  1. Set up filters either via the plugin settings tab in Obsidian or by right-clicking on a file/folder and choosing "Hide/Pin file".
  2. Toggle filters on/off in settings or using the Toggle all pin/hide filters command. For individual filters, use the Toggle pin/hide filter command.

Features

  • Flexibility in Filtering: Hide and pin files and folders using wildcard or regex filters for names, paths, and tags.
  • Quick Action: Instantly hide or pin specific files and folders with a right-click.
  • Efficiency: Through monkey patching, the plugin only runs during Obsidian folder sorting or when a filter changes.
  • Transparency: View the paths hidden or pinned and understand the filter behind each.
  • Mobile Compatibility: This plugin supports mobile devices.

Ribbon Icon

If you want an icon in the ribbon sidebar, I would recommend using Obsidian Commander and adding the File Explorer++: Toggle all hide filters command.

Feature Requests and Bug Reporting

Though the plugin is in its initial stages, we're open to enhancement suggestions. If you encounter any bugs or have a feature in mind, kindly open an issue for discussion.

License

File Explorer++ is under the GNU AGPL-3.0 license. For more details, see the LICENSE file.

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Hide or pin files and folders in the file explorer using wildcard or regex filters for names, paths, and tags. Toggle filters globally or per-filter, hide or pin items instantly from the file menu, inspect which paths are affected, and support mobile devices.
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Current version
1.3.1
Last updated
Last year
Created
3 years ago
Updates
10 releases
Downloads
77k
Compatible with
Obsidian 1.6.3+
License
AGPL-3.0
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kelszokelszo
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