Update modified date for Obsidian
Automatically updates the modified date field in a file's frontmatter whenever the file is saved or changed.
Best For
Key Use Cases
- Keeping track of when a note was last edited
- Ensuring consistency in note metadata for sorting or filtering
- Automating date fields for review workflows or periodic updates
Pros
- Simple to set up and use
- Saves time by eliminating manual date entry
- Ensures accuracy and consistency of modified dates
- Works silently in the background
Limitations
- Overrides manually set modified dates if present
- Only functions if the file already has a frontmatter block
- May trigger on file opens without actual changes depending on Obsidian save behavior
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