Opener: New Tab by Default
lukemt5k downloadsOpen links in new tabs by default. If the note is already open in another tab, it switches to it. Can also open PDFs and other file formats in System Apps when cmd/ctrl is hold.
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Opener ensures every document opens in its own tab. Much like an IDE.
Features
- Always opens markdown notes in new tabs; switches to an existing tab if already open.
- When cmd/ctrl is pressed, it will open the Link in a new tab, even if the file is already open in another tab.
- If desired: Open PDFs or other supported formats with your default system app.
- Battle-tested with other plugins — patches Obsidian’s built‑in
openFile()function under the hood. - If you do find an issue, please open an issue on GitHub here.
Installation
Recommended
- Install BRAT.
- Use BRAT to install from this link: lukemt/obsidian-opener.
- Enable the plugin under Settings → Community Plugins.
From Source
cd {your vault}/.obsidian/plugins
git clone https://github.com/lukemt/obsidian-opener
npm install
npm run build
Usage
- Click internal links or search results to open notes in new tabs.
- Use the Open Graph View in new tab command (reassignable under Settings → Hotkeys) to open graph views.
Known Limitations
- If a note is open in another Obsidian window (minimized), the plugin cannot unminimize that window.
- Graph view via context menu still uses a different API; use the dedicated command above.
Contributing & License
Contributions welcome! Please open issues or pull requests on GitHub. Licensed under the MIT License.
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Open every document in its own tab, like an IDE. Switch to an existing tab when a file is already open, respect Cmd/Ctrl to force a new tab, and optionally open PDFs or other supported files with your system app.Details
Current version
2.2.9
Last updated
12 months ago
Created
3 years ago
Updates
11 releases
Downloads
5k
Compatible with
Obsidian 0.15.9+
Platforms
Desktop, Mobile
License
MIT