Update time on edit for Obsidian
Automatically updates the frontmatter of a note with the last modified time whenever the note is edited.
Best For
Key Use Cases
- Tracking when notes were last changed
- Maintaining consistent frontmatter for organization and search
- Enabling time-based filters or queries in PKM workflows
Pros
- Fully automatic
- No user intervention required
- Helps maintain data integrity
Limitations
- May overwrite custom frontmatter if not configured
- Only applies on edit, not on creation or other events
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