Template Filename
callumalpass1k downloadsCreate notes with templatable filenames, using date/time formats, random strings, and custom base numbering systems.
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An Obsidian plugin for creating notes with templatable filenames using date/time formats, random strings, and custom base numbering systems.
Features
- Create notes with templated filenames
- Live preview of the generated filename
- Configurable default template and content
- Extensive date and time formatting options
- Random string generation and unique identifiers
- Unix timestamp in various bases
- Seconds since midnight in various bases
- Counter variables for sequential naming
- Text formatting utilities
- System information variables
Usage
- Open the command palette (Ctrl/Cmd+P)
- Search for "Create note with template filename"
- Enter your filename template
- Enter note content (optional)
- Click "Create"
Alternatively, click the "file plus" icon in the left ribbon.
Template Syntax
Date & Time
| Placeholder | Description |
|---|---|
YYYY |
4-digit year (e.g., 2025) |
YY |
2-digit year (e.g., 25) |
MM |
2-digit month (01-12) |
M |
Month without leading zero (1-12) |
MMMM |
Full month name (January, February...) |
MMM |
Short month name (Jan, Feb...) |
DD |
2-digit day (01-31) |
D |
Day without leading zero (1-31) |
DDD |
Day of year (001-366) |
dddd |
Full weekday name (Monday, Tuesday...) |
ddd |
Short weekday name (Mon, Tue...) |
WW |
Week number of year (01-53) |
Q |
Quarter of year (1-4) |
HH |
2-digit hour, 24-hour format (00-23) |
H |
Hour without leading zero (0-23) |
mm |
2-digit minute (00-59) |
m |
Minute without leading zero (0-59) |
ss |
2-digit second (00-59) |
s |
Second without leading zero (0-59) |
SSS |
3-digit millisecond (000-999) |
Unique Identifiers & Timestamps
| Placeholder | Description |
|---|---|
{random:N} |
Random string of N characters |
{uuid} |
Generate a UUID/GUID |
{shortid} |
Generate a shorter unique ID (8 chars) |
{unixtime:B} |
Unix timestamp in base B (2-36) |
{daytime:B} |
Seconds since midnight in base B (2-36) |
{hash:text} |
Create a hash of provided text |
Counter Variables
| Placeholder | Description |
|---|---|
{counter} |
Global auto-incrementing counter |
{counter:name} |
Named counter (separate sequence) |
{counter:reset} |
Reset all counters |
System Variables
| Placeholder | Description |
|---|---|
{hostname} |
Computer/device name |
{username} |
Current user's name |
Text Formatting
| Placeholder | Description |
|---|---|
{lowercase:text} |
Convert text to lowercase |
{uppercase:text} |
Convert text to uppercase |
{slugify:text} |
Convert text to URL-friendly slug |
Examples
YYYY-MM-DD_note→ 2025-04-24_note.mdYYYY-MM-DD_HH-mm-ss→ 2025-04-24_15-30-45.mdMMM-D-YYYY_meeting-notes→ Apr-24-2025_meeting-notes.mdQ-YYYY-{random:6}→ 2-2025-a7bF9c.mdnote_{random:6}→ note_a7bF9c.mdnote_{shortid}→ note_2a9d8f7b.md{uuid}→ 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000.mdnote_{unixtime:36}→ note_1c9rbbk.md (Unix time in base 36)log_{daytime:16}→ log_12ab3.md (Seconds since midnight in base 16)entry-{counter}→ entry-1.md, entry-2.md, etc.{slugify:Meeting Notes 2025}→ meeting-notes-2025.md
License
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Create notes with templatable filenames using date/time tokens, random strings, UUIDs, counters, hashes, Unix timestamps, and custom numeral bases. Preview filenames live and use global or named counters, system variables, and text-formatting utilities for sequential or unique naming.Details
Current version
1.0.3
Last updated
Last year
Created
Last year
Updates
3 releases
Downloads
1k
Compatible with
Obsidian 0.15.0+
Platforms
Desktop, Mobile
License
MIT
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