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Simple Folder Note for Obsidian

Treats a .md file with the same name as its folder as a folder note. Automatically hides this note from the file explorer and opens it when the folder is clicked.

Best For

writersstudentsresearchersbeginnersorganizers

Key Use Cases

  • Using a folder note as an index or overview for notes within that folder
  • Reducing visual clutter by hiding the note file from the file explorer
  • Navigating to a folder's default note by clicking the folder in the sidebar

Pros

  • Simple and lightweight implementation
  • No configuration needed
  • Improves navigation efficiency

Limitations

  • Only works if the note file name exactly matches the folder name
  • May conflict with other folder note plugins
  • No support for customizing behavior

Tags

folder-notenavigationorganizationfile-explorer

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