Reorderable Lists
hosikiti1k downloadsDrag and drop to reorder list items in the editor.
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An Obsidian plugin that lets you drag and drop list items to reorder them in the editor.
Features
- Drag handle (⠿) appears on hover for any list item
- Works with all list types: unordered (
-,*,+), ordered (1.), and task lists (- [ ]) - Nested children move together with their parent item
- Preserves scroll position after reordering
- Semi-transparent ghost image follows the cursor while dragging
- Configurable handle position and offset
- Live Preview editor only (desktop)
Usage
- Hover over any list item — a ⠿ grip icon appears
- Drag the handle to move the item to a new position
- A blue line indicates where the item will be dropped
- Release to reorder
Settings
| Setting | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Ghost image | Show a semi-transparent preview of the item while dragging | On |
| Handle position | Before line content — handle at the far left of the lineBefore bullet marker — handle floats just left of the bullet/number |
Before line content |
| Handle offset | Gap between the handle and the bullet marker (em units, 0.5–3). Only shown when Before bullet marker is selected | 1.4 |
Installation
From Obsidian Community Plugins (recommended)
- Open Settings → Community Plugins
- Disable Safe Mode if prompted
- Click Browse and search for "Reorderable Lists"
- Click Install, then Enable
Manual
- Download
main.js,manifest.json, andstyles.cssfrom the latest release - Copy them into your vault at
.obsidian/plugins/reorderable/ - Enable the plugin in Settings → Community Plugins
Development
git clone https://github.com/hosikiti/obsidian-reorderable-lists
cd obsidian-reorderable-lists
npm install
npm run dev # watch mode
npm run build # production build
To test locally, copy the plugin folder into your vault's .obsidian/plugins/ directory.
License
MIT
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About
Drag and drop list items in Live Preview (desktop) using a hover grip to reorder them. Support unordered, ordered and task lists; move nested children with their parent and preserve scroll position after reordering.Details
Current version
0.1.3
Last updated
5 months ago
Created
5 months ago
Updates
3 releases
Downloads
1k
Compatible with
Obsidian 1.4.0+
Platforms
Desktop only
License
MIT
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