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Tree Modal for Obsidian

Open files from the file explorer in a modal preview instead of in the editor.

Best For

writersstudentsresearcherspower usersbeginners

Key Use Cases

  • Preview a note while keeping the file explorer open
  • Quickly glance at file contents without switching tabs
  • Avoid cluttering the editor with multiple open tabs

Pros

  • Saves time by allowing quick previews
  • Reduces tab clutter
  • Simple and intuitive to use

Limitations

  • Modal preview may not support all editor features
  • May interfere with workflows relying on side-by-side editing
  • Only works from the file explorer

Tags

modalpreviewfile-explorerview-mode

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