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Advanced Random Note for Obsidian

Allows creating custom commands with queries to open random notes based on your criteria. Useful for reviewing or rediscovering notes with specific filters.

Best For

researchersstudentsacademicswriterspower users

Key Use Cases

  • Randomly reviewing notes tagged with a specific topic
  • Rediscovering old notes meeting certain date or content criteria
  • Spaced repetition or casual exploration of vault

Pros

  • Highly customizable query syntax
  • Supports multiple criteria (tags, dates, headings, etc.)
  • Saves custom commands for quick access

Limitations

  • Requires familiarity with Obsidian query syntax
  • No built-in preset for simple random note (needs manual setup)
  • May be overkill for basic random note needs

Tags

random-notecustom-querynote-reviewserendipitynavigation

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