Open in other editor for Obsidian
Open the current active file in gVim or VS Code with a single command.
Best For
Key Use Cases
- Switch quickly from Obsidian to an external editor for advanced code editing or formatting
- Use gVim or VS Code for tasks that Obsidian's built-in editor cannot handle
Pros
- Simple one-click action to open in external editor
- Supports two popular editors (gVim and VS Code)
- Seamless integration with Obsidian workflow
Limitations
- Only supports gVim and VS Code, not other editors
- May require manual configuration of editor paths
- Not useful if you prefer editing inside Obsidian
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