Mobile Explorer
Marc Panu121 downloadsReplace the file explorer with an Apple Notes-style drill-down navigator.
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Replace the default Obsidian file explorer with an Apple Notes-style drill-down navigator. Tap a folder to push into it, swipe or tap back to return. Works on both mobile and desktop.
Screenshots
Mobile
Desktop
Features
- Drill-down navigation — tap a folder to push into it, back button or swipe to return
- Grouped sections — folders and notes displayed in separate card groups
- File metadata — notes show relative modification dates (Today, Yesterday, Jan 4, etc.)
- Item counts — folder and note counts in the header, child counts on each folder
- Native context menu — right-click (desktop) or long press (mobile) for the full Obsidian file menu
- Swipe-back gesture — swipe right to navigate to the parent folder on mobile
- Slide animations — iOS-style push/pop transitions between folders
- Responsive sizing — compact layout on desktop, touch-optimized on mobile
Installation
From Obsidian community plugins
Search for "Mobile Explorer" in Settings > Community plugins > Browse.
With BRAT (beta testing)
- Install BRAT from community plugins
- In BRAT settings, add beta plugin:
marcpanu/obsidian-mobile-explorer
Manual
Copy main.js, manifest.json, and styles.css into your vault at .obsidian/plugins/mobile-explorer/.
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About
Replace the default file explorer with an Apple Notes–style drill-down navigator that pushes into folders and lets you tap or swipe back to return. Display folders and notes in grouped cards with relative modification dates, item counts, native context menus, swipe-back gestures and touch-optimized animations.Details
Current version
1.0.16
Last updated
2 weeks ago
Created
2 weeks ago
Updates
11 releases
Downloads
121
Compatible with
Obsidian 0.15.0+
Platforms
Desktop, Mobile
License
MIT