File Outline Plus
Anas Sidi15 downloadsDemonstrates some of the capabilities of the Obsidian API.
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A high-performance, context-aware, and feature-packed document outline sidebar for Obsidian.
Fun Fact: I actually built this entire plugin from scratch before realizing that Obsidian already had a built-in core Outline plugin! Once I discovered the native one, I realized my custom implementation was significantly more responsive, flexible, and feature-rich—so I decided to polish and release it anyway.
Key Features
- Auto-Sync & Active Position Tracking: Automatically unfolds parent headings and tracks your exact reading/cursor position as you scroll through long markdown files.
- Near-Instant Performance: Built using an optimized single-pass document parser that completely avoids heavy line-splitting, ensuring near-instantaneous outline generation even on massive notes.
- $\sum$ Inline LaTeX Rendering: Full support for inline math equations (e.g.,
$E = mc^2$) directly rendered inside heading nodes in the tree view. - Custom Parameter Engine: Fine-tune every aspect of how the outline behaves—from auto-collapse rules to indexing refresh rates. Granular Subtree Controls: Built-in context menu (right-click) to expand or collapse complete subtrees recursively or manually trigger index refreshes.
Parameter Settings
Click the gear icon in the outline header to tweak the dynamic parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Collapse depth | Sets the default baseline depth level when the index is resting. |
| Refresh rate | Defines the minimal time interval required between two consecutive index updates. |
| Dynamic collapse diff | Sets the tolerated depth range visible around the currently active heading. |
| Manual update | Toggles whether the index updates automatically on file edits or manually on demand. |
Subtree Context Menu Actions
Right-click on any heading in the outline view to access granular controls:
Expand Subtree: Expands the selected node and all of its nested children sequentially.
Collapse Subtree: Recursively closes all nested child headings under the selected node.
Refresh Index: Forces an immediate re-scan and sync of the active document's heading tree.
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