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Smart Rename for Obsidian

Rename notes while updating all existing links to use the new title, and optionally keep the previous title as an alias.

Best For

writersstudentsresearcherspower usersbeginners

Key Use Cases

  • Renaming a note without breaking existing cross-references
  • Keeping old titles searchable via aliases after renaming
  • Batch renaming notes while preserving link consistency

Pros

  • Automatically updates all internal links
  • Reduces risk of broken links
  • Option to retain old title as alias for discoverability
  • Simple and intuitive to use

Limitations

  • May require manual review for complex link patterns
  • Can be slow on vaults with very large numbers of links
  • Potential for unintended updates if not double-checked

Tags

renamelinksaliasnote-managementcross-reference

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