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File Creation and Last Modified Timestamps in Status Bar

yustynnyustynn10k downloads

Dynamic display of file modification timestamp in the status bar.

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Displays the last modified timestamp of your current note on your status bar!

Usage

The timestamp updates frequently (every 2 seconds, and when notes are switched).

demo

Customizability

  • Enable/disable toggle for both created and last modified timestamps
  • Timestamp format for both created and last modified timestamps
  • Timestamp title in status bar for both created and last modified timestamps
  • Refresh interval for last modified timestamp

settings

Change Log

1.3.0

  • (efficiency) Update modification time based on a change (vault modify) event, instead of constant polling

Thanks to @pjeby for the PR

1.2.0

  • Add ability to toggle Created and Last Modified timestamps

Thanks to @joeraad for the PR

1.1.0

  • Add Created timestamp
  • Add ability to change the Last Modified refresh interval
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About
Display the last modified timestamp of the current note in the status bar, updating frequently and when switching notes. Show or hide created and modified timestamps, choose timestamp formats, and adjust the refresh interval for real-time accuracy.
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Details
Current version
1.3.0
Last updated
2 years ago
Created
3 years ago
Updates
4 releases
Downloads
10k
Compatible with
Obsidian 0.15.0+
Platforms
Desktop only
License
MIT
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Author
yustynnyustynn
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