Vault Code

A lightweight code editor and hidden file manager for Obsidian.

Obsidian is where you think, write, and organize your knowledge. But the moment you need to tweak a Python script, check a .env file, or preview an HTML mock-up, you're usually forced to jump out to VS Code or another window.

Vault Code keeps you in flow. It turns your vault into a fast, focused developer workspace where you can view hidden dotfiles, edit code across 70+ languages, and live-preview HTML and SVG files—all while feeling completely native to your Obsidian theme.

Vault Code automatically adapts to your Obsidian display language: English, 繁體中文, 简体中文, 日本語, 한국어, Español, Français, Italiano, Deutsch, and Русский.

What you can do

✏️ Edit code right where you write notes

Open and edit scripts, data, and config files without leaving your vault.

• 70+ languages supported: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Rust, Go, C++, SQL, HTML, CSS, JSON, YAML, Shell scripts, and more.
• Edit Markdown in code view: Need pure source editing for frontmatter, raw tables, or regex tweaks? Right-click any .md file to Edit in code editor, or click the code icon (</>) in the tab header to switch instantly.
• Feels like a proper code editor: Line numbers, active line highlights, bracket matching, fold gutters, smooth scrolling, and VS Code-compatible muscle memory (moving lines, line duplication, commenting, and go-to-line).
• Zero bloat: Built on Obsidian’s native editor engine, so it inherits your theme, dark/light mode, and font size instantly with zero extra lag.

👁️ See your hidden dotfiles and configs

Obsidian normally hides dotfiles from view. Vault Code lets you peek behind the curtain:

• Reveal .gitignore, .env, .dockerignore, .github/, and other developer dotfiles right in your file explorer.
• Open extensionless files like Makefile, Dockerfile, LICENSE, and CNAME.
• Need to hide noisy build caches? Add .git, node_modules, or custom patterns in settings to keep your sidebar tidy.

🌐 Live visual preview for HTML & SVG

Turn Obsidian into a playground for web designs and vector graphics:

• Press Cmd / Ctrl + E on any HTML file to toggle between raw code and a live rendered page. Relative links to local CSS, scripts, and vault images work automatically.
• View and inspect vector SVG graphics directly, or switch to XML mode to tweak paths and colors.

🔍 Search & replace without friction

Press Cmd / Ctrl + F (or Cmd / Ctrl + H to replace) for a familiar search panel:

• Jump through matches with live count indicators (1 of 14).
• Toggle case matching (Aa), whole-word matching (\b), and regular expressions (.*) with a single click.

📂 Create files & folders anywhere

Right-click any file or folder in your file explorer to:

• New note here: Create a markdown note directly inside that folder.
• New folder here: Create a new folder at the exact same location using Obsidian's native inline folder creation.
• New file here (any type): Create any file with any extension (or no extension), and even type nested paths like src/components/Button.tsx to create folders and files in one go.

🛡️ Thoughtful safety guardrails & mobile support

• No accidental launches: Single-clicking unsupported files (like .zip, .pdf, or binaries) safely selects them without unzipping archives or launching external OS apps.
• Unsaved changes prompt: Warns you before closing a tab with unsaved work, with optional auto-save settings if you prefer saving manually (Cmd / Ctrl + S).
• Tablet & Mobile ready: Fully responsive controls and touch-friendly targets ensure seamless editing on iOS, iPadOS, and Android.

Shortcuts

Settings

Tailor Vault Code to your workflow in Settings → Community plugins → Vault Code:

• Display language: Choose your preferred language or leave on Auto (follow Obsidian).
• Show hidden dotfiles & folders: Toggle visibility of files and folders starting with ..
• Show all file types: Toggle visibility of non-markdown files in your explorer.
• Ignored files and folders: Add standard .gitignore rules (e.g. node_modules/, .git/) to hide specific noisy folders.
• Prevent automatic opening of unsupported files: Stop accidental double/single-click launches on system files.
• Editable file extensions: Add custom extensions you want Vault Code to open.
• Disable auto-save: Prefer manual saving? Turn this on to require Cmd / Ctrl + S, complete with a dirty dot indicator (●).

Installation

From Obsidian Community Plugins (Recommended once listed)

1. Open Obsidian Settings → Community plugins.
2. Make sure Restricted mode is turned off.
3. Click Browse and search for Vault Code.
4. Click Install, then Enable.

Manual installation

1. Grab main.js, manifest.json, and styles.css from the latest GitHub Release.
2. Create a folder named vault-code inside your vault's .obsidian/plugins/ directory.
3. Copy the 3 downloaded files into .obsidian/plugins/vault-code/.
4. In Obsidian, go to Settings → Community plugins, refresh the list, and turn on Vault Code.

License

Brought to you by SPACESODA under the GNU AGPLv3 License.