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Update time on edit

beaussanbeaussan74k downloads

Keep frontmatter in sync with the last edit time.

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This plugin update on save the metadata of the file with the time it was updated, and the time of creation if there is none (useful for new files).

Here is a list of feature this plugin provides :

  • Keep in sync the mtime (last modified time) in a property key (default to updated)
  • Keep in sync the ctime (file creation time) in a property key (default to created)
  • Customize the date format, default to obsidian date format for property display
  • Supports string and number property data types, the later being useful for Unix timestamps
  • Ignore folder for all update, useful for template files
  • Ignore folder for the creation property
  • Works on mobile & desktop

This plugin will read the ctime and mtime from obsidian, and thus, the file system. If file change from an external source, the header keys will be updated.

Remember to backup your vault since this plugin will modify files.

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Update file metadata on save with the file's last-modified time and creation time. Keep keys (default "updated" and "created") synced with the file system, support customizable date formats or Unix timestamps, ignore specified folders, and work on mobile and desktop.
PropertiesDatesFiles
Details
Current version
2.4.0
Last updated
3 years ago
Created
5 years ago
Updates
15 releases
Downloads
74k
Compatible with
Obsidian 1.4.4+
Platforms
Desktop, Mobile
License
MIT
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Author
beaussanbeaussan
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