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Hotkeys for specific files

VinzentVinzent31k downloads

Add commands for specific files and open them with a hotkey.

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How to use

With this plugin, you can open specific files with a hotkey. You can set the files in the settings. A command will be generated for each file, then you can set your hotkey in the default hotkeys section in Obsidian.

Settings

Hover Editor Support

This plugin supports the Hover Editor plugin. If you have the Hover Editor plugin installed, you can open the file in the Hover Editor by using the provided command. Needs the setting to be enabled.

Installing

From Obsidian

  1. Open settings -> Community plugins
  2. Disable Restricted mode
  3. Click Browse community plugins
  4. Search for "Hotkeys for specific files"
  5. Install it
  6. Enable it under Installed plugins

From GitHub

  1. Download the latest release
  2. Move manifest.json and main.js to <vault>/.obsidian/plugins/obsidian-hotkeys-for-specific-files
  3. Reload Obsidian (Str + r)
  4. Go to settings and disable safe mode
  5. Enable Hotkeys for specific files

If you find this plugin useful and would like to support its development, you can support me on Ko-fi.

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Open specific files with custom hotkeys for instant access. Generate a command per designated file and assign shortcuts in Obsidian's hotkey settings. Open files in the Hover Editor when Hover Editor support is enabled.
HotkeysFilesCommands
Details
Current version
1.4.1
Last updated
2 years ago
Created
5 years ago
Updates
10 releases
Downloads
31k
Platforms
Desktop, Mobile
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Sponsor
Ko-fi
Author
VinzentVinzentvinzent03
github.com/Vinzent03
GitHubvinzent03
  1. Community
  2. Plugins
  3. Hotkeys
  4. Hotkeys for specific files

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