Templater for Obsidian
Templater is a powerful templating plugin that lets you create reusable note templates with dynamic content—dates, random picks, file metadata, and even JavaScript functions. It replaces and extends Obsidian's built-in templates.
Chinese summary
Templater 是一个强大的模板插件，支持动态内容——日期、随机选取、文件元数据，甚至 JavaScript 函数，是 Obsidian 内置模板的完美替代和扩展。
Best For
Key Use Cases
- Auto-fill meeting note templates with today's date
- Create structured journal templates with prompts
- Generate new project notes with pre-filled metadata
- Build interview templates with dynamic sections
Pros
- Much more powerful than built-in templates
- Supports JavaScript for advanced logic
- Large template library shared by community
Limitations
- JavaScript support can be a security risk if importing unknown templates
- Takes time to learn full syntax
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