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Backlink Cache for Obsidian

Stores a cache of backlinks to significantly speed up the `app.metadataCache.getBacklinksForFile` API call, reducing lag in large vaults.

Best For

developerspower usersresearchersacademicsadvanced users

Key Use Cases

  • Speeding up backlinks panel
  • Improving plugins that retrieve backlinks via API
  • Reducing CPU usage when navigating notes

Pros

  • Minimal configuration
  • Noticeable speed improvement
  • Lightweight plugin

Limitations

  • May consume additional memory for cache
  • Only benefits users who rely heavily on backlinks

Tags

backlinksperformancecachemetadataspeed

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