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Filename Heading Sync for Obsidian

Keeps the filename of a note synchronized with its first heading, automatically renaming the file when the heading changes.

Best For

writersstudentsresearchersacademicsknowledge workers

Key Use Cases

  • Maintaining filename-heading alignment in a Zettelkasten or PKM system
  • Avoiding manual renaming when editing note titles
  • Ensuring file explorer reflects current note content

Pros

  • Automatic and real-time sync
  • Reduces manual maintenance
  • Simple to enable and use

Limitations

  • May rename files unintentionally if first heading is changed accidentally
  • Could cause broken links if other notes reference the old filename
  • Only works with the first heading (H1) of a file

Tags

syncfilenameheadingorganizationautomation

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