My Obsidian Setup (Part 30) — Plugins I’m Using Now (2/3)

Summary

The article discusses the author's current Obsidian plugin setup, detailing the specific plugins used for various productivity and organizational enhancements.

Abstract

In the continuation of a series on Obsidian setups, the author delves into the specific plugins they are currently utilizing to optimize their workflow within the Obsidian knowledge management application. These plugins include Dashing Cursor for visual cursor effects, Editor Syntax Highlight for code block syntax highlighting, MetaEdit for managing YAML data, Multi-Column Markdown for creating multi-column content, Natural Language Dates for easier date input, Obsidian Charts for interactive chart creation, Obsidian Markmind for mind mapping, Obsidian42 — BRAT for beta plugin testing, Strange New Worlds for visualizing note connections, Outliner for creating collapsible lists, and Ozan's Image in Editor Plugin for viewing media directly in the editor. The author provides examples and use cases for several of these plugins, emphasizing their utility in managing tasks, organizing notes, and enhancing the overall Obsidian experience.

Opinions

The author finds the Dashing Cursor plugin reminiscent of Neovide's cursor effects, though not as advanced.
MetaEdit is praised for its ability to auto-populate properties in notes, particularly for managing the status of notes in the inbox folder.
Multi-Column Markdown is highlighted as a useful tool for organizing content in a visually appealing way, as seen in the author's Home Dashboard and Project "OS Upgrades" Home Note.
Natural Language Dates is described as very handy for adding or editing tasks, streamlining the process of working with dates.
Obsidian Charts is used occasionally for presenting data in a more engaging manner than plain text.
Obsidian Markmind is primarily used for creating mind maps, indicating a preference for visual organization.
Obsidian42 — BRAT is utilized to test beta plugins, showcasing the author's interest in staying on the cutting edge of Obsidian plugin developments.
Strange New Worlds is appreciated for its ability to reveal connections between notes, enhancing the understanding of the vault's structure.
The Outliner plugin is valued for its RoamResearch-like list functionality, including collapsible levels and hotkeys.
Ozan's Image in Editor Plugin is noted for its convenience in viewing images and other media types without leaving the editor view.

MetaEdit

This plugin helps you manage your notes' YAML data. GitHub here.

I’m using it, for example, to set auto-properties for some notes. When I add a new note to my inbox folder, I want it to have a status, and the status value must be read, unread, attention, or pin.