Auto Front Matter for Obsidian
Automatically updates front matter (YAML metadata) in Obsidian notes, such as creation or modification dates.
Best For
Key Use Cases
- Auto-updating creation and modified dates
- Ensuring front matter fields are populated
- Simplifying workflow for templated notes
Pros
- Saves time
- Ensures consistency
- Simple to set up and use
Limitations
- May overwrite custom front matter fields if not configured carefully
- Limited to basic metadata updates
Tags
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