File Ignore for Obsidian
Controls file indexing in Obsidian by adding dot prefixes to files and folders, effectively hiding or excluding them from the vault in a manner similar to .gitignore.
Best For
Key Use Cases
- Ignoring node_modules, dist, or vendor folders in development vaults
- Hiding sensitive or temporary files from the file explorer
- Preventing large binary files from being indexed and slowing down Obsidian
- Selectively hiding system files like .DS_Store or Thumbs.db
Pros
- Simple mechanism using file system dot-prefix convention
- Provides a familiar .gitignore-like experience
- Truly excludes items from indexing and search
- Lightweight and does not require complex configuration
Limitations
- Requires renaming files/folders to start with a dot, which may affect external tools
- Less flexible than pattern-based ignore systems (e.g., .obsidian/ignore)
- Dot-prefixed files may be hidden in some file managers by default
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