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Format code

ivariableivariable12k downloads

Commands to format code (internally uses prettier).

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This is a plugin for Obsidian that introduces custom commands to format code.

Currently supports the following languages:

  • JSON
  • YAML
  • HTML
  • GraphQL
  • TypeScript

Prettier is used under the hood.

How to use

How to use

How to install

Until this plugin is not published in the Obsidian ecosystem you can install it using How to develop instructions

How to develop

  1. Clone the repository to .obsidian/plugins/obsidian-format-code
  2. npm i
  3. npm run dev
  4. Launch Obsidian
  5. Enable plugin in the Obsidian settings under "Community plugins" > "Installed plugins"" >"Format code"
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Format code blocks written in JSON, YAML, HTML, GraphQL, and TypeScript using Prettier. Apply custom commands to clean up and standardize embedded code snippets inside your notes.
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Details
Current version
0.0.1
Last updated
4 years ago
Created
4 years ago
Updates
1 release
Downloads
12k
Compatible with
Obsidian 0.12.0+
Platforms
Desktop, Mobile
License
MIT
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Author
ivariableivariable
github.com/iVariable
GitHubivariable
  1. Community
  2. Plugins
  3. Code
  4. Format code

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