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File Hider for Obsidian

Hide files and folders from the file explorer to reduce clutter and improve privacy.

Best For

developerspower usersprivacy-conscious usersbeginnersresearchers

Key Use Cases

  • Hiding configuration files (e.g., .git, node_modules) from the file explorer.
  • Concealing private documents or temporary folders.
  • Cleaning up the file explorer view to focus on important notes.

Pros

  • Simple and intuitive to use.
  • Lightweight with minimal performance impact.
  • Reduces visual clutter and enhances workflow.
  • Improves privacy by hiding sensitive files.

Limitations

  • Manual configuration required for each file/folder.
  • Hidden files may be forgotten if no reminder is set.
  • No support for advanced pattern-based hiding (e.g., regex).

Tags

hidefilesfoldersfile-explorerprivacyorganization

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