Auto Refresh Explorer for Obsidian
Automatically refreshes the Obsidian file explorer when external sync tools add or modify files in the vault.
Best For
Key Use Cases
- Syncing an Obsidian vault with cloud storage like Dropbox or Google Drive.
- Using file synchronization tools such as Syncthing or rsync to add new notes.
- Ensuring newly created files appear immediately without manual refresh.
Pros
- No manual refresh needed; saves time.
- Works transparently in the background.
- Lightweight and simple to set up.
Limitations
- Only refreshes the explorer pane, not other views.
- May cause minor performance impact on very large vaults.
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