Property Over File Name for Obsidian
Replaces the default file name display and search with a specified note property, allowing you to find and reference notes by that property instead of the file name.
Best For
Key Use Cases
- Finding notes by a property value instead of file name
- Displaying property values in search results or graph views
- Inserting wiki-links or markdown links using the property value
Pros
- Reduces dependence on file names for navigation
- Works with any frontmatter property
- Enables more flexible note retrieval based on metadata
Limitations
- Requires consistent use of the specified property across notes
- May conflict with plugins that also modify file-name display
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