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Explorer Hider for Obsidian

Hide a file or a folder from the explorer (and bookmarks) using auto-managed CSS.

Best For

beginnerswritersstudentspower usersresearchers

Key Use Cases

  • Hide supporting files (e.g., templates, scripts) from the main view.
  • Hide private notes or folders from casual browsing.
  • Organize a large vault by hiding less frequently accessed items.

Pros

  • Simple to use; no manual CSS editing required.
  • Works with bookmarks as well.
  • Lightweight and does not affect file content.

Limitations

  • Only hides visually via CSS; files are still accessible via search or links.
  • May require occasional manual update if CSS rules break.

Tags

explorerhidecssorganizationutility

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