Folder Index Notes

Keeps an index note in each folder up to date with links to the notes and subfolders inside it.

Why this one

• Only touches its own block. The list lives between two comment markers; anything you write above or below stays.
• Stays current by itself. Add, rename, move or delete a note and the index of that folder (and the one it left) updates a moment later.
• Nothing is created behind your back. One command creates indexes in every folder once, after showing how many folders it will touch; automatic creation is a setting that starts off.
• Real links. Links are made by Obsidian, so your link format setting applies, and renamed notes keep working.
• Sensible order. Natural sorting, so Note 2 comes before Note 10.

Usage

Run Create or update indexes in all folders. It asks first, then writes an index note named _Index of <folder> in each folder that has notes, listing subfolders and notes. From then on, indexes that exist are kept up to date.

Run Update this note's folder index to create or refresh just one folder.

An index looks like this:

<!-- folder-index:start -->
## Folders

- [[_Index of Archive|Archive]]

## Notes

- [[Budget]]
- [[Plan]]

<!-- folder-index:end -->

Settings

Keep indexes current, create missing indexes automatically, the index note name ({{folder}} is the folder's name), A to Z or Z to A order, the two headings (leave empty for a plain list), and folders to exclude (one per line; Archive/* also skips its subfolders).

Installation

In Obsidian, open Settings → Community plugins → Browse and search for "Folder Index Notes".

More plugins by Siulved54

All of them are in the community directory: Settings -> Community plugins -> Browse, then search for the name. Demos and install links for every one: the catalog.

Follow new plugins and updates on X: @luenpereza