Obsidian
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Obsidian is a note-taking app that lets you write and organize Markdown files stored locally in a vault.
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Summary
Obsidian is a commercial note-taking application for desktop and mobile that stores notes as local markdown files organized into vaults, with a free tier for personal use and paid plans for commercial use, team features, and add-ons like Sync and Publish. It runs as an installed desktop app (with iOS and other mobile clients), rather than as a hosted service, which suits users who want their notes kept as plain files under their own control rather than locked in a vendor's cloud. It targets individuals and teams doing personal knowledge management, research, or documentation rather than security or engineering workflows specifically, fitting the note-taking and productivity category alongside other markdown-based knowledge tools. Recent work spans settings navigation, image viewing and editing in Live Preview, URI confirmation prompts, and improvements to its Sync sidebar and mobile share sheet.
Obsidian is a note-taking app that lets you write and organize Markdown files stored locally in a vault.
How Obsidian helps
Where did I put that note, and can I find it without digging through folders?
searching settings, bookmarks, or the Sync sidebar by name surfaces the matching items directly, instead of requiring folder-by-folder browsing
Can I get a large image out of my way while reading a note without leaving the app?
clicking the image opens a full-screen viewer with pan and navigation to every other image embedded in that same file
Did I just click a link that will run a command on my machine?
any Obsidian URI now shows a confirmation dialog before it fires, with a per-action allow list controlling which ones skip the prompt
Which of my files are still only synced and not safely duplicated elsewhere, and can I manage them without opening each one?
the Sync sidebar lists files with search and multi-selection, letting several be moved, dragged into other views, or deleted at once
Can I recover a note's earlier state after an accidental edit?
the File Recovery view lists prior file history records, navigable with the arrow keys, so an earlier version can be located and restored
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Features
194 capabilities across 7 areas
Built from Obsidian's releases, docs, README and our own runs. “Seen” marks the month we first spotted a release the vendor didn't date. Group names and tags are our labels.
What Obsidian offers you
- Plugin API support7
- Command-line interface3
- Plugin system3
- JavaScript scripting support1
- Scripting API1
- Scripting language support1
- REST API
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+ Note Editing and Content Authoring 6 capabilities Obsidian provides a rich editing environment for writing and structuring notes, supporting images, diagrams, checkboxes, and interactive Live Preview editing. Capabilities here cover how users create, manipulate, and view content within notes. ▸
+ Text Formatting and Editing shipped Images in Live Preview can be selected, resized, deleted, or manipulated via keyboard shortcuts and Vim commands. 27 releases · 1 other source · first seen Jun 2020 ▸
previously: Image resizing and editing in Live Preview
Also counts toward: Command-line interface
release 27 total
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Adds
cm-formatting-*-endclass (e.g.cm-formatting-strong-end) to closing formatting tokens in Live Preview, matching the existingcm-formatting-link-endandcm-formatting-highlight-end. Obsidian 1.15.0 Desktop (Early access) (2026-10-22) · Oct 2026 · source · release history -
Updates Vim mode with new commands including
g?,:put, search patterns in:ranges (e.g.:/foo/,/bar/d), Vim-style regexes via:set nopcre, and<A-…>mappings on macOS. Obsidian 1.15.0 Desktop (Early access) (2026-10-22) · Oct 2026 · source · release history -
In Source mode, pressing
ArrowUpon the first line of a note now moves the cursor to the inline title, consistent with Live Preview behavior. changelog · Oct 2026 · source · release history - New Live Preview image editing experience: images can now be selected via keyboard, no longer auto-expand to show filenames, and Backspace/Delete remove the embedded image when selected. changelog · Aug 2026 · source · release history
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New Vim Ex command
:imageto interact with a selected image — supports:image grow,:image shrink,:image reset, and a count prefix (e.g.:5image grow). Obsidian 1.13 Desktop (Public) (2026-07-30) · Jul 2026 · source · release history -
Adds new Live Preview keyboard shortcuts for selected images:
+/-to resize,0to reset size, Enter to edit, Tab to manually adjust size, andCtrl/Cmd-C/Xto copy/cut. Obsidian Desktop v1.13.4 (public) · Jul 2026 · source · release history
example
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Resize a selected image in Vim mode using command-line arguments.
$ :5image growObsidian Desktop v1.13.2 (catalyst) · Jul 2026 · source
+ Image lightbox and fullscreen viewer shipped Users can open any image fullscreen with pan, zoom, keyboard navigation, and swipe-to-dismiss controls. 15 releases · first seen Mar 2020 ▸
release 15 total
- Introduces a full-screen image viewer with navigation between embedded images and click-and-drag panning. Obsidian Desktop v1.13.4 (public) · Jul 2026 · source · release history
- Swipe down to dismiss a zoomed image. Obsidian 1.13 Mobile (Public) (2026-07-30) · Jul 2026 · source · release history
- New full-screen image viewer: click an image or the Zoom button to open, pan by click-and-drag, and navigate between all images embedded in the current file. Obsidian 1.13 Desktop (Public) (2026-07-30) · Jul 2026 · source · release history
- Click and drag to pan in the image lightbox Obsidian Desktop v1.13.3 (catalyst) · Jul 2026 · source · release history
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zoombutton on image embeds Obsidian Desktop v1.13.3 (catalyst) · Jul 2026 · source · release history - Image lightbox now supports click and drag to pan within an image. Obsidian 1.13.3 Desktop (Early access) (2026-07-21) · Jul 2026 · source · release history
+ Mermaid diagram rendering shipped Mermaid code blocks are rendered as diagrams inside the vault, with a one-time confirmation when first enabled. 12 releases · first seen Jul 2020 ▸
release 12 total
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Obsidian now renders Mermaid diagrams using a new library called Pele, compatible with Mermaid 12.1.0 syntax, with
--mermaid-*CSS variables for colors, corner radius, and font weights, and.pele-*element classes. Obsidian 1.15 Desktop (Public) (2026-11-02) · Nov 2026 · source · release history - Mermaid diagrams in notes are now shown without a prompt, are responsive to note width, and can be zoomed and panned when scaled down. Obsidian 1.15 Desktop (Public) (2026-11-02) · Nov 2026 · source · release history
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Introduces the new Pele library for rendering Mermaid diagrams (compatible with Mermaid 12.1.0 syntax, with theme-matched colors/fonts, responsive sizing, and zoom/pan when scaled down), adds
--mermaid-*CSS variables for colors, corner radius, and font weights plus.pele-*classes on diagram elements for custom… changelog · Oct 2026 · source · release history - Mermaid diagrams and charts are now rendered using Pele, with faster load times, site-matched colors and fonts, and zoom and pan support.︀︄︇︀︅︉︀︅︀︀︃︀︀︅︅︀︅︊︀︄︆︀︃︄ Obsidian 2026.10.27 Publish (Public) (2026-10-27) · Oct 2026 · source · release history
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Replaces the Mermaid rendering engine with the new Pele library, supporting Mermaid
12.1.0syntax, theme-matched colors and fonts, responsive sizing, and zoom/pan for scaled-down diagrams with no code-execution sandbox required, and adds--mermaid-*CSS variables for colors, corner radius, and font weights to… Obsidian 1.15.0 Desktop (Early access) (2026-10-22) · Oct 2026 · source · release history -
Exposes
window.pelefor new code to use once loadMermaid() resolves, and updates loadMermaid() andwindow.mermaidto draw with Pele supporting initialize(), render(), parse(), and mermaidAPI.getConfig(), setConfig(), and render(). Obsidian 1.15.0 Desktop (Early access) (2026-10-22) · Oct 2026 · source · release history
+ External image rendering with size in reading mode shipped Reading mode renders external images that specify a size in Markdown syntax even when no alt text is provided. 9 releases · first seen Jun 2021 ▸
release 9 total
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Reading mode now supports external images with a size but no alt text (e.g. ). Obsidian 1.13 Desktop (Public) (2026-07-30) · Jul 2026 · source · release history -
Reading mode now renders external images with a size and no alt text, e.g. . Obsidian 1.13.2 Desktop (Early access) (2026-07-14) · Jul 2026 · source · release history - Adds Footnotes view core plugin adding a new sidebar tab for managing footnotes without losing place in the note Obsidian Desktop v1.9.0 (catalyst) · May 2025 · source · release history
- Rename heading now has a command in addition to the previous context menu action Obsidian Desktop v0.12.19 (public) · Oct 2021 · source · release history
- Note composer’s extract heading function now has a command and can be assigned to a hotkey. Obsidian Desktop v0.12.14 (catalyst) · Aug 2021 · source · release history
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Added
rename headingutility in editor context menu, which will rename the heading and update links. Obsidian Desktop v0.12.14 (catalyst) · Aug 2021 · source · release history
+ Checkbox font-size scaling shipped Checkboxes in notes scale proportionally when the user changes the configured font size. 8 releases · first seen Apr 2020 ▸
release 8 total
- Adds Increase font size and Decrease font size commands. changelog · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- Adds Increase font size and Decrease font size commands. Obsidian 1.14.3 Desktop (Early access) (2026-09-29) · Sep 2026 · source · release history
- Checkboxes now scale proportionally to the configured font size. Obsidian 1.13.6 Mobile (Public) (2026-08-10) · Aug 2026 · source · release history
- Checkboxes now scale proportionally to the configured font size. Obsidian 1.13.5 Mobile (Early access) (2026-08-05) · Aug 2026 · source · release history
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Allows any character in
[x](e.g.,[o]) to mark a task as completed. Obsidian Desktop v0.12.0 (catalyst) · Apr 2021 · source · release history - Adds keyboard navigation for links: Alt+Enter to follow, Ctrl+Alt+Enter to open in new panel Obsidian Desktop v0.6.0 (public) · May 2020 · source · release history
+ Note Composer link rewriting on extraction shipped When a section is extracted to a new file, links within that section are automatically rewritten to stay valid relative to the new location. 1 release · first seen Jul 2026 ▸
release
- Note Composer: when extracting a section, links in that section are rewritten to be relative to the new file location. Obsidian 1.13 Desktop (Public) (2026-07-30) · Jul 2026 · source · release history
+ File and Vault Organisation 5 capabilities Obsidian gives users tools to import, organise, move, and manage files and folders across their vault. This includes drag-and-drop, sidebar-based file management, and structured table views for linking content. ▸
+ Drag-and-drop file and folder import shipped Files and folders can be dragged directly into the app to import content while preserving their directory structure. 12 releases · first seen Apr 2020 ▸
release 12 total
- Dragging a folder into the desktop app now imports the entire folder and preserves directory structure. Obsidian 1.13 Desktop (Public) (2026-07-30) · Jul 2026 · source · release history
- Adds support for dragging links from a Base into the File Explorer to move the file to a new location. Obsidian 1.13 Desktop (Public) (2026-07-30) · Jul 2026 · source · release history
- File Explorer now supports dragging links from a Base into the File Explorer to move the file to a new location. Obsidian 1.13.2 Desktop (Early access) (2026-07-14) · Jul 2026 · source · release history
- Adds support for drag-and-drop folder import on desktop Obsidian Desktop v1.13.0 (catalyst) · May 2026 · source · release history
- Adds support for adding local Obsidian vaults, sub folders, and files to other apps in the Files app. Obsidian Mobile v0.0.14 (catalyst) · Mar 2021 · source · release history
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Adds
file:///absolute links by default when dragging files from the native OS explorer into the vault (hold Ctrl/Cmd to copy instead) Obsidian Desktop v0.11.1 (catalyst) · Feb 2021 · source · release history
+ Bases column and file management shipped Bases table views support column resizing, and links from a Base can be dragged into the File Explorer to move files. 9 releases · 2 other sources · first seen Jul 2026 ▸
release 9 total
- Groups are now collapsible in the table, cards, and list layouts of Bases. Obsidian 1.14 Desktop (Public) (2026-10-05) · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- Bases: The Add view command now automatically focuses the view name input. Obsidian 1.14 Mobile (Public) (2026-10-05) · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- Bases: Adds a new Group menu inside the Display toolbar menu with a revised toolbar layout. Obsidian 1.14 Mobile (Public) (2026-10-05) · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- Adds a Group menu to the Bases toolbar for choosing the property to group by, with the ability to reorder, hide, and add groups manually in any view type. changelog · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- Adds New base and New canvas shortcuts to the redesigned empty state when their respective plugins are enabled. changelog · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- Adds Hide column to the right-click menu of a kanban column in Bases.︀︄︇︀︅︉︀︅︀︀︃︀︀︅︅︀︅︊︀︄︆︀︃︄ Obsidian 1.14.4 Desktop (Early access) (2026-10-01) · Oct 2026 · source · release history
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Quickly hide a kanban column you don't need without deleting it — useful when organising sprint boards in Bases.
$ In a Bases kanban view, right-click any column header and choose 'Hide column'.Obsidian 1.14.4 Desktop (Early access) (2026-10-01) · Oct 2026 · source -
Group a Bases view by a date property to organise notes into time-based buckets via the new toolbar control.
$ In a Bases view, click the Group menu in the toolbar → select the property to group by (e.g. 'Due date') → drag groups to reorder or click Hide to suppress empty ones.Obsidian 1.14.3 Desktop (Early access) (2026-09-29) · Sep 2026 · source
+ Bookmarks search shipped The Bookmarks view includes a search field so users can quickly filter their saved bookmarks. 10 releases · first seen Mar 2023 ▸
release 10 total
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Search and search filters in Backlinks, Outline, and Bookmarks now ignore accents (so
cafefindscafé), and search folds special characters for German, French, Danish, Norwegian, Polish, Croatian, Serbian, Vietnamese, Icelandic, Faroese, Maltese, Turkish, and Azerbaijani (solodzfindsŁódźandstrassefinds… Obsidian 1.15.1 Desktop (Early access) (2026-11-03) · Nov 2026 · source · release history -
Search in the File Explorer, Bookmarks, Outline, and Sync views now matches the full path of each item, and excluding a term (e.g.
-Archive) hides the matching folder and everything inside it. changelog · Oct 2026 · source · release history -
Search in File Explorer, Bookmarks, Outline, and Sync views now matches the full path of each item (including exclusion with
-Archive) Obsidian 1.14.4 Desktop (Early access) (2026-10-01) · Oct 2026 · source · release history - Improves search in the Bookmarks, Outline, Tags, and Sync views — matching items stay fully visible, and empty groups are hidden. Obsidian 1.14.3 Desktop (Early access) (2026-09-29) · Sep 2026 · source · release history
- Adds search to the Bookmarks view. Obsidian 1.13 Desktop (Public) (2026-07-30) · Jul 2026 · source · release history
- Adds new Shortcut action Bookmark Link to save URLs as Obsidian bookmarks Obsidian Mobile v1.12.4 (public) · Feb 2026 · source · release history
+ Sync sidebar file management shipped The Sync sidebar supports search, multi-selection, context menus, and deletion for managing files under sync. 6 releases · 2 other sources · first seen Jun 2024 ▸
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Supports excluding a search term (e.g.
-Archive) to hide a matching folder and all its contents. Obsidian 1.14.4 Desktop (Early access) (2026-10-01) · Oct 2026 · source · release history - Extends Search in File Explorer, Bookmarks, Outline, and Sync views to match the full path of each item. Obsidian 1.14.4 Desktop (Early access) (2026-10-01) · Oct 2026 · source · release history
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Sync sidebar view gains search, multi-selection (Shift
-arrowkeys or Alt-click), drag-into-other-views support, and Delete/Backspace to delete files. Obsidian 1.13 Desktop (Public) (2026-07-30) · Jul 2026 · source · release history -
Sync view gains file-level context menu items, multi-selection via Shift
-arrowkeys or Alt-click, and deletion with the Delete or Backspace key. Obsidian 1.13.2 Desktop (Early access) (2026-07-14) · Jul 2026 · source · release history - Character count and word count now update based on the current text selection Obsidian Desktop v1.6.2 (public) · Jun 2024 · source · release history
- Hover preview support for inline footnotes, displaying a popup with the corresponding footnote Obsidian Desktop v1.6.2 (public) · Jun 2024 · source · release history
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Exclude an entire folder and its contents from File Explorer search results by prefixing the folder name with a minus sign.
$ In the File Explorer search box, type: -Archivechangelog · Oct 2026 · source -
Filter out an entire folder hierarchy from File Explorer search results by prefixing the folder name with a minus sign.
$ In the File Explorer search box, type `-Archive` to hide the Archive folder and every file inside it from results.Obsidian 1.14.4 Desktop (Early access) (2026-10-01) · Oct 2026 · source
+ File Recovery keyboard navigation shipped The File Recovery view's file history list can be navigated with arrow keys for quicker browsing. 4 releases · first seen Dec 2022 ▸
release
- File Recovery view adds keyboard navigation (arrow keys) through file history records. Obsidian 1.13 Desktop (Public) (2026-07-30) · Jul 2026 · source · release history
- Arrow key navigation in File Recovery file history records Obsidian Desktop v1.13.3 (catalyst) · Jul 2026 · source · release history
- File Recovery file history records now support keyboard navigation via arrow keys. Obsidian 1.13.3 Desktop (Early access) (2026-07-21) · Jul 2026 · source · release history
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File recovery now supports
canvasfiles Obsidian Desktop v1.1.9 (public) · Dec 2022 · source · release history
+ User Interface and Navigation 6 capabilities Obsidian's interface is designed for keyboard-first navigation, customisable workspaces, and consistent visual behaviour across desktop and mobile. Capabilities here cover how users move through the app, manage tabs, and configure the look and feel. ▸
+ Searchable Settings panel shipped The Settings panel can be searched by name or description and navigated entirely with keyboard shortcuts including Vim bindings. 15 releases · first seen May 2020 ▸
release 15 total
- Improves fuzzy search in the Quick switcher and suggestions: matches where typed letters start words now rank higher, and searching is faster in large vaults. changelog · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- Improves fuzzy search in the Quick Switcher and suggestions: word-start matches rank higher and search is faster in large vaults. Obsidian 1.14.3 Desktop (Early access) (2026-09-29) · Sep 2026 · source · release history
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Enables keyboard navigation in Settings using arrow keys, Enter,
Ctrl/Cmd-F, and Vim key bindings for navigating tabs and items. Obsidian Desktop v1.13.4 (public) · Jul 2026 · source · release history -
Adds settings search by name or description, navigable with
Ctrl/Cmd-Fto re-focus; currently covers core settings and core plugins (community plugins can migrate to the new Settings API to appear in results). Obsidian 1.13 Desktop (Public) (2026-07-30) · Jul 2026 · source · release history - Adds keyboard navigation in Settings: arrow keys to move between items, Enter to open a tab, with Vim key binding support. Obsidian 1.13 Desktop (Public) (2026-07-30) · Jul 2026 · source · release history
- New searchable Settings panel for faster navigation across all settings. Obsidian 1.13 Mobile (Public) (2026-07-30) · Jul 2026 · source · release history
+ Settings window behavior shipped Settings open in a separate window by default, with an option to disable this in Interface settings. 13 releases · 1 other source · first seen Nov 2020 ▸
release 13 total
- Settings now open in a sheet over the app, dismissible with a swipe from anywhere. Obsidian 1.14 Mobile (Public) (2026-10-05) · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- Base font size is no longer synced through Obsidian Sync and is instead saved per device — synced font-size preferences will be lost. Obsidian 1.14 Desktop (Public) (2026-10-05) · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- Enables swipe-to-dismiss for the Settings improvements sheet on iOS Obsidian 1.14.0 Mobile (Early access) (2026-09-02) · Sep 2026 · source · release history
- Settings are now shown in a dismissable sheet over the app — swipe anywhere to dismiss. Obsidian 1.14.0 Mobile (Early access) (2026-09-02) · Sep 2026 · source · release history
- Settings now open in a new window; disable via Settings → Interface → Open settings in new window. Obsidian 1.13 Desktop (Public) (2026-07-30) · Jul 2026 · source · release history
- Opens the Settings interface in a new window by default; configurable via Interface > Open settings in new window setting. Obsidian Desktop v1.13.4 (public) · Jul 2026 · source · release history
example
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Dismiss the improved Settings sheet instantly by swiping anywhere on the screen.
$ Swipe anywhere on the Settings improvements sheet to close it.Obsidian 1.14.0 Mobile (Early access) (2026-09-02) · Sep 2026 · source
+ Tab switcher drag, reorder, and swipe-to-close shipped The tab switcher supports drag-and-drop reordering, swipe-to-close, and improved undo-close behaviour. 11 releases · 2 other sources · first seen Aug 2024 ▸
release 11 total
- Enables tab dragging between tab groups in the Tab switcher. Obsidian 1.15.0 Mobile (Early access) (2026-10-22) · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- Improved Undo close tab behavior: tabs reopen in the correct tab group and no longer reuse the active New tab page. changelog · Aug 2026 · source · release history
- Adds swipe-to-close gesture to dismiss tabs directly from the tab switcher. Obsidian 1.13.6 Mobile (Public) (2026-08-10) · Aug 2026 · source · release history
- Tabs now animate to their new position after a tab is closed from the tab switcher. Obsidian 1.13.6 Mobile (Public) (2026-08-10) · Aug 2026 · source · release history
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Adds
swipe-to-closegesture to close tabs in the tab switcher on mobile. Obsidian 1.13.6 Mobile (Public) (2026-08-10) · Aug 2026 · source · release history - Tabs now animate to their new position after closing a tab from the tab switcher. Obsidian 1.13.5 Mobile (Early access) (2026-08-05) · Aug 2026 · source · release history
example
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Close a tab quickly in the mobile tab switcher without touching the screen.
$ Swipe left or right on a tab in the tab switcher to close it immediately.Obsidian 1.13.6 Mobile (Public) (2026-08-10) · Aug 2026 · source -
Quickly dismiss unwanted tabs in the mobile tab switcher without navigating menus.
$ In the mobile tab switcher, swipe horizontally on a tab card to close it.Obsidian 1.13.5 Mobile (Early access) (2026-08-05) · Aug 2026 · source
+ CSS variable theming for UI elements shipped The --callout-color CSS variable now accepts any valid CSS color value, giving theme authors more flexibility. 6 releases · 1 other source · first seen Jul 2026 ▸
previously: Callout CSS color variable
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Adds closing formatting tokens a
cm-formatting-*-endclass (e.g.cm-formatting-strong-end) in Live Preview, matching the existingcm-formatting-link-endandcm-formatting-highlight-end. changelog · Oct 2026 · source · release history -
Adds
--font-preferred-sizeCSS variable for text that should respect the system's preferred text size, combining--font-text-sizewith the--preferred-text-scalemultiplier.︀︄︇︀︅︉︀︅︀︀︃︀︀︅︅︀︅︊︀︄︆︀︃︄ Obsidian 1.14 Mobile (Public) (2026-10-05) · Oct 2026 · source · release history -
Adds
--tooltip-,--notice-,--hotkey,--tab-inner-, and--tab-container-CSS variable prefixes for theming tooltips, notices, hotkeys, and tabs.︀︄︇︀︅︉︀︅︀︀︃︀︀︅︅︀︅︊︀︄︆︀︃︄ changelog · Oct 2026 · source · release history -
Adds
--tooltip-,--notice-,--hotkey,--tab-inner-, and--tab-container-CSS variable prefixes for styling tooltips, notices, hotkeys, and tabs.︀︄︇︀︅︉︀︅︀︀︃︀︀︅︅︀︅︊︀︄︆︀︃︄ Obsidian 1.14.3 Desktop (Early access) (2026-09-29) · Sep 2026 · source · release history -
The
--callout-colorCSS variable now accepts any valid CSS color value (e.g.#ff0000, rgb(255,0,0)) instead of an RGB triplet. Obsidian 1.13 Desktop (Public) (2026-07-30) · Jul 2026 · source · release history -
The
--callout-colorCSS variable now expects a valid CSS color (e.g.#ff0000or rgb(255,0,0)) instead of a bare RGB triplet (e.g.255,0,0); existing theme/snippet overrides using the old format will break. Obsidian 1.13 Desktop (Public) (2026-07-30) · Jul 2026 · source · release history
example
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Apply the system preferred text size to a custom CSS snippet so your theme respects accessibility font scaling on mobile.
$ .my-custom-text { font-size: var(--font-preferred-size); }Obsidian 1.14 Mobile (Public) (2026-10-05) · Oct 2026 · source
+ Startup performance stats shipped The startup stats window shows more detailed information about how long each part of startup takes. 6 releases · first seen Aug 2026 ▸
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Obsidian now starts faster in vaults with large hidden folders such as
.git. Obsidian 1.15.1 Mobile (Early access) (2026-11-03) · Nov 2026 · source · release history - The workspace now appears immediately on startup, with progress shown in the status bar instead of a loading screen. Obsidian 1.15.1 Desktop (Early access) (2026-11-03) · Nov 2026 · source · release history
- Adds an update notice in Settings → General when a newer installer is available. changelog · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- Adds an update notice in Settings → General when a newer installer is available. Obsidian 1.14.3 Desktop (Early access) (2026-09-29) · Sep 2026 · source · release history
- The startup stats window now shows more granular information about startup speed. changelog · Aug 2026 · source · release history
- The startup stats window now shows more granular information about startup speed. Obsidian 1.13.5 Desktop (Early access) (2026-08-05) · Aug 2026 · source · release history
+ Settings accent color for sliders shipped Sliders in the settings UI reflect the user's chosen accent color for visual consistency. 1 release · first seen Aug 2026 ▸
release
- Sliders in settings now use the accent color. changelog · Aug 2026 · source · release history
+ Mobile and Tablet Experience 3 capabilities Obsidian adapts its core functionality to mobile and tablet devices through touch gestures, platform integrations, and a customisable toolbar. Capabilities here are specific to how the tool behaves on iOS and tablet form factors. ▸
+ iOS Share Sheet integration shipped iOS users can save content from other apps directly to Obsidian via the Share Sheet without opening the app. 18 releases · 2 other sources · first seen Apr 2020 ▸
release 18 total
- Adds Share Sheet vault accent color on iOS. Obsidian 1.14 Mobile (Public) (2026-10-05) · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- iOS: Quick Capture's color scheme now matches the active vault's color scheme. changelog · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- iOS: Adds template support to Quick Capture when its behavior is set to daily note or a selected note. changelog · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- Quick Capture: Adds Create Locations to capture to a new note, today's daily note, a bookmarked note, or any chosen note. changelog · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- Adds template support to Quick Capture on iOS when its behavior is set to daily note or a selected note.︀︄︇︀︅︉︀︅︀︀︃︀︀︅︅︀︅︊︀︄︆︀︃︄ Obsidian 1.14.3 Mobile (Early access) (2026-09-29) · Sep 2026 · source · release history
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iOS Share Sheetallows saving content from Safari and other apps directly into customizable Locations (vault, folder, template) without opening the app Obsidian Mobile v1.13.4 (public) · Jul 2026 · source · release history
example
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Use Quick Capture on iOS to instantly route a threat-intel note to today's daily note using a template, keeping your capture workflow consistent.
$ On iOS, open Quick Capture settings, set behavior to 'Daily note', then assign a template.changelog · Oct 2026 · source -
Use a template to pre-populate entries captured via Quick Capture directly into your daily note.
$ In the Obsidian iOS app, go to Settings > Quick Capture, set 'Behavior' to 'Daily note', then select your desired template under the Template option.Obsidian 1.14.3 Mobile (Early access) (2026-09-29) · Sep 2026 · source
+ Mobile toolbar command icons shipped The mobile toolbar settings page shows an icon next to each command to make it easier to identify and configure. 8 releases · 1 other source · first seen Dec 2020 ▸
release 8 total
- Android Open Note widget now displays the name of the note. Obsidian 1.14 Mobile (Public) (2026-10-05) · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- The Insert attachment mobile toolbar button now allows taking a photo directly. changelog · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- Mobile toolbar settings page now shows icons next to each command. changelog · Aug 2026 · source · release history
- Mobile toolbar settings page now shows icons next to each command. Obsidian 1.13.6 Mobile (Public) (2026-08-10) · Aug 2026 · source · release history
- Mobile toolbar settings page now displays icons alongside each command for easier identification. Obsidian 1.13.6 Mobile (Public) (2026-08-10) · Aug 2026 · source · release history
- Mobile toolbar settings page now displays icons alongside each command for easier identification. Obsidian 1.13.5 Mobile (Early access) (2026-08-05) · Aug 2026 · source · release history
example
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Verify that toolbar commands have visual indicators for easier identification.
$ In Settings, navigate to the Toolbar section and observe icons next to each command.Obsidian 1.13.6 Mobile (Public) (2026-08-10) · Aug 2026 · source
+ Tablet split and sidebar resizing shipped On tablet, split panes and pinned sidebars can be resized using a press-and-hold gesture. 3 releases · first seen Jul 2021 ▸
release
- Tablet: press-and-hold to resize splits and pinned sidebars. Obsidian 1.13 Mobile (Public) (2026-07-30) · Jul 2026 · source · release history
- Introduces press-and-hold gestures to resize splits and pinned sidebars on tablets Obsidian Mobile v1.13.0 (catalyst) · May 2026 · source · release history
- Adds the ability to pin sidebars in tablet mode Obsidian Mobile v0.1.4 (catalyst) · Jul 2021 · source · release history
+ Sync, Security, and Vault Safety 4 capabilities Obsidian includes controls to keep vaults safe during sync, plugin use, and when handling external resources. Capabilities here help users understand risks and recover from problems. ▸
+ Obsidian URI confirmation and allow list shipped Obsidian URIs previously used a per-action confirmation dialog with an allow list; this was later replaced with other guardrails. 7 releases · first seen May 2026 ▸
release 7 total
- Settings → Files and links → Allow URI callbacks and Settings → Web viewer → Homepage and Search engine are now device-level settings instead of syncing with the vault. Obsidian 1.15.1 Desktop (Early access) (2026-11-03) · Nov 2026 · source · release history
- Settings → Files and links → Allow URI callbacks is now a per-device setting and no longer syncs with the vault — if you use URI callbacks, turn it on again on each device. Obsidian 1.15.1 Desktop (Early access) (2026-11-03) · Nov 2026 · source · release history
- When opening an untrusted vault, themes and snippets are temporarily disabled while the 'Do you trust the author of this vault' dialog is on screen. changelog · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- Temporarily disables themes and snippets while the 'Do you trust the author of this vault' dialog is on screen when opening an untrusted vault. Obsidian 1.14.3 Desktop (Early access) (2026-09-29) · Sep 2026 · source · release history
- Removes the URI action approval dialog; Obsidian now relies on guardrails introduced in 1.13 (e.g. Mermaid diagrams off by default) instead. changelog · Aug 2026 · source · release history
- Obsidian URIs now show a confirmation dialog before firing; a per-action allow list is manageable from Settings. Obsidian 1.13 Desktop (Public) (2026-07-30) · Jul 2026 · source · release history
+ Sync plugin warning dialog shipped A warning dialog is shown when the user chooses to sync plugins via Obsidian Sync, so they can confirm the action. 2 releases · first seen Jul 2026 ▸
release
- Obsidian is now stored in the device's local storage and no longer syncs with Obsidian Sync. changelog · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- Adds a warning dialog when choosing to sync plugins via Obsidian Sync. Obsidian 1.13 Desktop (Public) (2026-07-30) · Jul 2026 · source · release history
+ HTML resource network-drive warning shipped A warning is displayed before loading HTML resources when the source is located on a network drive. 2 releases · first seen Jul 2026 ▸
release
- Displays warnings when loading HTML resources from network drives or syncing plugins via Obsidian Sync. Obsidian Desktop v1.13.4 (public) · Jul 2026 · source · release history
- Adds a warning before loading HTML resources when the source points to a network drive. Obsidian 1.13 Desktop (Public) (2026-07-30) · Jul 2026 · source · release history
+ Safe Mode shipped Users can exit Restricted Mode without re-enabling plugins, making it easier to debug vault issues safely. 1 release · first seen Jul 2026 ▸
previously: Restricted Mode vault debugging
release
- Adds the ability to exit Restricted Mode without re-enabling plugins, for vault debugging. Obsidian 1.13 Desktop (Public) (2026-07-30) · Jul 2026 · source · release history
+ Plugin and Developer API 3 capabilities Obsidian exposes a plugin API that lets developers extend the tool and build their own integrations. Capabilities here cover what plugin authors can do programmatically within the Obsidian ecosystem. ▸
+ Plugin API: disabling individual settings controls shipped Plugin authors can programmatically disable individual settings controls to reflect the state of their plugin. 12 releases · 1 other source · first seen Jul 2020 ▸
Also counts toward: Plugin API support
release 12 total
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Array#containsandString#containsare deprecated — useincludesinstead. Obsidian 1.15.1 Desktop (Early access) (2026-11-03) · Nov 2026 · source · release history -
Adds optional
SettingDefinitionItem#idto the Settings API for assigning a unique ID to individual settings (developer API). Obsidian 1.14 Desktop (Public) (2026-10-05) · Oct 2026 · source · release history -
Adds
SettingDefinitionBase#disabledto the plugin API, letting plugin authors programmatically disable individual settings controls. changelog · Aug 2026 · source · release history -
Adds
SettingDefinitionBase#disabledto the Obsidian API for plugins. Obsidian 1.13.6 Desktop (Public) (2026-08-10) · Aug 2026 · source · release history - Replaces Electron binary invocation with a dedicated CLI binary for significantly faster terminal interactions. Obsidian Desktop v1.12.7 (public) · Mar 2026 · source · release history
- Adds a command line interface to control Obsidian from the terminal for scripting and integration with external tools Obsidian Desktop v1.12.0 (catalyst) · Feb 2026 · source · release history
example
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Keep a stable plugin reference to a setting even after its label is renamed in a future release.
$ In a Bases view, add a kanban layout: open the layout picker, select 'Kanban', then set 'Group by' to the desired property (e.g. Status) and drag cards between columns to reorder.changelog · Sep 2026 · source
+ Plugin API: ConfirmationModal component shipped Plugin developers can use a built-in ConfirmationModal component to present consistent confirmation dialogs from within their plugins. 1 release · first seen Jul 2026 ▸
Also counts toward: Plugin API support
release
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Adds a new
ConfirmationModalcomponent for plugin developers. Obsidian 1.13 Desktop (Public) (2026-07-30) · Jul 2026 · source · release history
+ Unique Note Creator settings deep link shipped The Unique Note Creator plugin links directly to its own settings page when it cannot find a configured template, reducing user confusion. 1 release · first seen Jul 2026 ▸
release
- Unique Note Creator plugin now links directly to its own settings when it fails to find a template. Obsidian 1.13.3 Desktop (Early access) (2026-07-21) · Jul 2026 · source · release history
+ Other 167 capabilities ▸
+ Bases Data Tables shipped Enables storing structured data in .base files and managing it via custom table views, Kanban boards, grid cards, filtering, and formula derivation. 40 releases · 2 other sources · first seen Jan 2025 ▸
release 40 total
- Formula fields in Bases can now be resized up to the width of the window. Obsidian 1.15 Desktop (Public) (2026-11-02) · Nov 2026 · source · release history
- Bases search now reports when a result limit hides matches, for example Showing 10 of 40. Obsidian 1.15 Desktop (Public) (2026-11-02) · Nov 2026 · source · release history
- Bases now supports dragging to reorder filters and a per-filter-row menu to add filters or move them between All views and This view. Obsidian 1.15 Desktop (Public) (2026-11-02) · Nov 2026 · source · release history
- On phones, Bases filters are now in the Display menu as draggable cards, and the result count shows in the search bar. Obsidian 1.15 Mobile (Public) (2026-11-02) · Nov 2026 · source · release history
- Bases: adds dragging to reorder filters and a per-filter-row menu to add filters or move them between All views and This view, shows a result-limit notice (e.g. Showing 10 of 40) when search matches are hidden, and allows Formula fields to be resized up to the width of the window. changelog · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- Improves Bases: adds dragging to reorder filters and a per-filter menu to add filters or move them between All views and This view, indicates when a result limit hides matches in search (e.g. Showing 10 of 40), and allows formula fields to be resized up to the width of the window. Obsidian 1.15.0 Desktop (Early access) (2026-10-22) · Oct 2026 · source · release history
example
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Track a security review workflow by status using the new kanban layout in Bases.
$ In a Bases view: open Layout picker > select 'Kanban' > set 'Group by' to your status field (e.g. Status) > drag cards between columns to reorder.Obsidian 1.14.0 Desktop (Early access) (2026-09-02) · Sep 2026 · source -
Organize files into ordered columns in Bases
$ In the Bases view, click 'Group by' to define your columns, then drag and drop cards to reorder them.Obsidian 1.14.0 Desktop (Early access) (2026-09-02) · Sep 2026 · source
+ Properties Metadata System shipped Allows users to add, edit, and view structured metadata (tags, aliases, dates, links) in YAML frontmatter via a visual editor. 35 releases · first seen Apr 2023 ▸
release 35 total
- Creating a new note with “+” now automatically adds properties defined in has property filters. Obsidian Desktop v1.10.5 (catalyst) · Nov 2025 · source · release history
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The
tag,alias, andcssclassproperties are removed; they must now usetags,aliases, andcssclassesas lists Obsidian Desktop v1.9.10 (public) · Aug 2025 · source · release history -
Exposes new file properties:
file.path,file.links, andfile.tagsObsidian Desktop v1.9.2 (catalyst) · Jun 2025 · source · release history - Improved the overall experience of editing files with inline properties hidden by focusing the sidebar property when an action attempts to focus it Obsidian Desktop v1.6.4 (catalyst) · Jun 2024 · source · release history
- Clicking on a property from the global search view now focuses the property Obsidian Desktop v1.6.4 (catalyst) · Jun 2024 · source · release history
- Autocapitalize disabled for property names and tag values Obsidian Mobile v1.6.2 (public) · Jun 2024 · source · release history
+ Sync Service shipped Provides end-to-end encrypted synchronization of vault data across devices with selective sync and version history capabilities. 26 releases · first seen Dec 2020 ▸
release 26 total
- Vaults shared via Sync no longer sync main settings, appearance, themes, snippets, or hotkeys by default when first connected. Obsidian 1.15.1 Desktop (Early access) (2026-11-03) · Nov 2026 · source · release history
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Community plugin settings that arrived with a shared vault before the plugin was installed are no longer applied; they are saved as
data.json.bakinstead. Obsidian 1.15.1 Desktop (Early access) (2026-11-03) · Nov 2026 · source · release history - Manage vaults can now create a new Obsidian Sync vault. Obsidian 1.15 Mobile (Public) (2026-11-02) · Nov 2026 · source · release history
- Manage Vaults can now create a new Obsidian Sync vault from the same screen. Obsidian 1.15.0 Mobile (Early access) (2026-10-22) · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- Revises the toolbar layout in Bases with a new Group menu available inside the Display toolbar menu Obsidian Mobile v1.14.4 (public) · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- Adds keyboard multi-selection and Delete/Backspace file removal in the Sync view. Obsidian Desktop v1.13.2 (catalyst) · Jul 2026 · source · release history
+ Workspace Management shipped Allows saving and restoring specific configurations of open files, panes, and sidebar states for quick context switching. 22 releases · 1 other source · first seen May 2020 ▸
Also counts toward: Plugin API support, Plugin system
release 22 total
- Adds new Open vault… command to open an existing vault via the keyboard while keeping the current one open Obsidian Desktop v1.12.4 (public) · Feb 2026 · source · release history
- Adds new Change vault… command to quickly switch between vaults via the keyboard while keeping the current one open Obsidian Desktop v1.12.4 (public) · Feb 2026 · source · release history
- Introduces floating navigation buttons that float over content instead of being anchored Obsidian Mobile v1.11.7 (public) · Feb 2026 · source · release history
- Enables sliding sidebars as an option to slide to the side of content instead of floating above Obsidian Mobile v1.11.7 (public) · Feb 2026 · source · release history
- Adds full-screen, floating navigation, and sliding sidebar UI options under Appearance settings Obsidian Mobile v1.11.6 (catalyst) · Jan 2026 · source · release history
- Adds Save layout command to save the current workspace configuration Obsidian Desktop v1.5.11 (public) · Mar 2024 · source · release history
example
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Open the graph view in a separate window-like pane instead of replacing the current editor area.
$ Ctrl/Cmd+Click the graph view ribbon iconObsidian Desktop v0.12.11 (catalyst) · Jul 2021 · source
+ Fuzzy matching in link suggestions and quick switcher shipped Link suggestions and the quick switcher use fuzzy matching regardless of vault size. 20 releases · first seen Apr 2020 ▸
release 20 total
- Suggestions in link suggestions, Quick switcher, Command palette, and Bases search now ignore diacritics so cafe matches café. Obsidian 1.15 Desktop (Public) (2026-11-02) · Nov 2026 · source · release history
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Suggestions and search now ignore diacritics/accents, so for example cafe matches café in link suggestions, Quick Switcher, Command Palette, and search, and
prepareFuzzySearchandprepareSimpleSearchnow ignore accents on Latin and Greek letters. changelog · Oct 2026 · source · release history -
Updates
prepareFuzzySearchandprepareSimpleSearchto ignore accents on Latin and Greek letters (e.g.cafematchescafé). Obsidian 1.15.0 Desktop (Early access) (2026-10-22) · Oct 2026 · source · release history - Link suggestions and the quick switcher now use fuzzy matching in vaults of any size. Obsidian 1.14 Desktop (Public) (2026-10-05) · Oct 2026 · source · release history
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Fuzzy matching in editor link suggestions (
[[) and the quick switcher is now always used, removing the 10,000-file vault limit that previously forced a simplified algorithm. changelog · Sep 2026 · source · release history -
The editor link suggestions (e.g.
[[) and the quick switcher now always use fuzzy matching regardless of vault size, removing the 10,000-file threshold that previously triggered a simplified algorithm. changelog · Sep 2026 · source · release history
+ Bases Formula Engine shipped Provides a formula engine for Bases with built-in functions for string manipulation, date calculation, type conversion, and property access. 20 releases · first seen May 2025 ▸
release 20 total
- New random() function for randomizing sort order. Obsidian Desktop v1.10.3 (public) · Nov 2025 · source · release history
- New html() function for rendering custom HTML. Obsidian Desktop v1.10.3 (public) · Nov 2025 · source · release history
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Adds
BasesViewConfig.getEvaluatedFormulaAPI to evaluate a config formula against the current base file. Obsidian Desktop v1.10.2 (catalyst) · Oct 2025 · source · release history - escapeHTML() function added to escape text for HTML output Obsidian Desktop v1.10.1 (catalyst) · Oct 2025 · source · release history
- Adds reduce() function for lists in Bases formulas Obsidian Desktop v1.10.0 (catalyst) · Oct 2025 · source · release history
- Adds random() function for randomizing sort orders in Bases formulas Obsidian Desktop v1.10.0 (catalyst) · Oct 2025 · source · release history
+ Canvas and Outline Navigation shipped Provides an infinite canvas for arranging notes, web pages, and other content as draggable cards with visual connections. 18 releases · first seen Dec 2022 ▸
previously: Canvas Layout Tool
release 18 total
- Canvas: New Duplicate option in the node context menu. Obsidian Mobile v1.9.10 (public) · Aug 2025 · source · release history
- Enables direct editing of pages from preview hover without opening the note, with improved focus retention Obsidian Desktop v1.7.4 (public) · Oct 2024 · source · release history
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New
.mobile-tapclass applied on tap;.tappableclass enables active state tracking Obsidian Mobile v1.6.2 (public) · Jun 2024 · source · release history - Outline headings registered with Page preview core plugin for hover previews. Obsidian Desktop v1.5.2 (catalyst) · Dec 2023 · source · release history
- Status bar elements for backlinks and word count are hidden automatically when views do not support them Obsidian Desktop v1.4.15 (catalyst) · Oct 2023 · source · release history
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Adds
search syntax for searching notes by property and value, including[property]and[property: value]support Obsidian Desktop v1.4.5 (public) · Aug 2023 · source · release history
+ Plugin Ecosystem & Extensions shipped Provides a core plugin architecture supporting third-party extensions, templates, and utility scripts like prefixers and external app launchers. 17 releases · first seen Mar 2020 ▸
Also counts toward: Plugin API support, Plugin system
release 17 total
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Community plugin settings that arrived with a shared vault before the plugin was installed are now preserved as
data.json.bakinstead of being applied. Obsidian 1.15.1 Desktop (Early access) (2026-11-03) · Nov 2026 · source · release history - Community plugins now load faster when Obsidian starts. Obsidian 1.15.0 Desktop (Early access) (2026-10-22) · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- Adds Open Vault in Restricted Mode option to the vault switcher to bypass plugins Obsidian Mobile v1.11.6 (catalyst) · Jan 2026 · source · release history
- Plugin developers can now request user location via the plugin API Obsidian Mobile v1.11.4 (public) · Jan 2026 · source · release history
- Adds Keychain settings section in the UI for storing plugin secrets Obsidian Desktop v1.11.4 (public) · Jan 2026 · source · release history
- Adds Keychain settings section for storing plugin secrets Obsidian Desktop v1.11.0 (catalyst) · Dec 2025 · source · release history
+ iOS Native Quick Capture shipped Enables capturing notes directly from the iOS Lock Screen, Control Center, or Shortcuts without loading the vault, with Live Activity support. 11 releases · 5 other sources · first seen Sep 2026 ▸
release 11 total
- Quick Capture now appears in Spotlight actions and Siri, for example Open Quick Capture in Obsidian. Obsidian 1.15 Mobile (Public) (2026-11-02) · Nov 2026 · source · release history
- Adds Quick Capture as a Spotlight action and Siri shortcut (e.g. Open Quick Capture in Obsidian); setting Note Title to Automatic uses the first 80 characters of the capture as the title. changelog · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- Adds voice note recording and live transcription to iOS Quick Capture, including from the Lock Screen, with recordings saveable to your vault (requires iOS 26).︀︄︇︀︅︉︀︅︀︀︃︀︀︅︅︀︅︊︀︄︆︀︃︄ Obsidian 1.15.0 Mobile (Early access) (2026-10-22) · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- Adds Quick Capture to Spotlight actions and Siri, enabling invocation via phrases like Open Quick Capture in Obsidian. Obsidian 1.15.0 Mobile (Early access) (2026-10-22) · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- Adds Quick Capture on iOS to create notes instantly from the Lock Screen, Control Center, Home Screen widgets, or Shortcuts without waiting for the vault to load. Obsidian 1.14 Mobile (Public) (2026-10-05) · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- Adds Quick Capture on iOS to create notes instantly from Lock Screen, Control Center, Home Screen widgets, or Shortcuts Obsidian Mobile v1.14.4 (public) · Oct 2026 · source · release history
docs
- September 15, 2026 Includes all new features and bug fixes up to Obsidian Desktop 1.14.2. iOS 27: Added support for the new extra large Quick Capture and View Note widgets. iOS: Quick Capture's color scheme now matches the active vault's color scheme. Bases: Fixed exporting a view as a CSV file. changelog · Sep 2026 · source
example
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Open Quick Capture instantly without unlocking your phone by asking Siri.
$ Say: 'Hey Siri, Open Quick Capture in Obsidian'.Obsidian 1.15.0 Mobile (Early access) (2026-10-22) · Oct 2026 · source -
Capture a voice note hands-free from the iOS Lock Screen and have it transcribed and saved directly to your vault.
$ On your iOS 26 device Lock Screen, tap the Quick Capture widget > tap the microphone icon > speak your note > tap Stop. The transcription is saved automatically to your vault.Obsidian 1.15.0 Mobile (Early access) (2026-10-22) · Oct 2026 · source -
Insert a live OpenStreetMap link to your current GPS position when capturing a note in the field via iOS Quick Capture.
$ In a Quick Capture template, add the token `{{openStreetMapLink}}` where you want the location link to appear — e.g.: Location: {{openStreetMapLink}} Notes:changelog · Sep 2026 · source -
Capture a note directly from the iOS 26 Lock Screen without opening your vault, routing it to today's daily note.
$ On iOS 26, go to Lock Screen > add Quick Capture widget or access via Control Center > tap Quick Capture > select 'Daily Note' as the Create Location > type your note and save.Obsidian 1.14.0 Mobile (Early access) (2026-09-02) · Sep 2026 · source
+ Open file from outside the vault shipped Lets users open and view any file on their computer in Obsidian without importing it into the vault. 7 releases · 8 other sources · first seen Sep 2026 ▸
release 7 total
- Adds the Open file from outside the vault… command for opening individual Markdown files in Obsidian. Obsidian Desktop v1.14.4 (public) · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- Adds the Open file from outside the vault… command to open individual Markdown files from anywhere on disk, with image embeds and links resolving relative to the file's folder.︀︄︇︀︅︉︀︅︀︀︃︀︀︅︅︀︅︊︀︄︆︀︃︄ Obsidian 1.14 Desktop (Public) (2026-10-05) · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- Opening individual Markdown files from outside the vault requires the latest Obsidian installer — existing installations must download and reinstall Obsidian from the website. Obsidian 1.14 Desktop (Public) (2026-10-05) · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- Adds the Open file from outside the vault… command, letting users pick and view any file on their computer in the app. changelog · Oct 2026 · source · release history
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Adds the
Open file from outside the vault...command to open any file on your computer in the current window (Desktop only).︀︄︇︀︅︉︀︅︀︀︃︀︀︅︅︀︅︊︀︄︆︀︃︄ changelog · Sep 2026 · source · release history - Open file from outside the vault… command allows opening any local file in Obsidian (Desktop only). Obsidian 1.14.2 Desktop (Early access) (2026-09-15) · Sep 2026 · source · release history
example 8 total
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Open and inspect any file on disk (e.g. a log or config outside your vault) without importing it, useful for quick reference during an investigation.
$ In Obsidian, open the Command Palette, type 'Open file from outside the vault', select the command, then browse to any file on your computer (e.g. /var/log/auth.log) to view it in the editor.changelog · Oct 2026 · source -
Open a standalone Markdown file from outside any vault — useful for quickly reviewing a report or doc without adding it to a vault.
$ In Obsidian, open the Command Palette and run 'Open file from outside the vault…', then pick the .md file on your computer.Obsidian 1.14 Desktop (Public) (2026-10-05) · Oct 2026 · source -
Open and view a file that lives outside your vault — useful for reviewing external config or log files without importing them.
$ Open the Command Palette, search for 'Open file from outside the vault…', and select the target file on your computer.changelog · Oct 2026 · source -
Open a Markdown file that lives outside your vault — useful for reviewing reports or notes stored in a different directory without moving them.
$ In Obsidian, open the Command Palette, search for 'Open file from outside the vault...', select it, then browse to any file on your computer.changelog · Sep 2026 · source -
Open a Markdown incident report or runbook stored outside your vault without moving or copying it in.
$ In Obsidian, open the Command Palette and run 'Open file from outside the vault...', then navigate to the file on your filesystem and select it.changelog · Sep 2026 · source -
Open a standalone Markdown report or log file that lives outside your vault for quick review without moving it.
$ Open the command palette, search for 'Open file from outside the vault...', then navigate to and select any file on your filesystem.changelog · Sep 2026 · source
+ Advanced Search Syntax shipped Supports boolean operators, regular expressions, case sensitivity overrides, and path filtering in search queries. 12 releases · 2 other sources · first seen Jul 2020 ▸
release 12 total
- Obsidian's search now has a Relevance sort option that ranks notes by best match for your query.︀︄︇︀︅︉︀︅︀︀︃︀︀︅︅︀︅︊︀︄︆︀︃︄ Obsidian 1.15.1 Desktop (Early access) (2026-11-03) · Nov 2026 · source · release history
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Search now supports new property search syntax using
[property]or[property: value], enabling complex sub-queries with parentheses, OR, exact matching, and regex. Obsidian Desktop v1.4.4 (catalyst) · Aug 2023 · source · release history -
Added
Ctrl/Cmd+G(andCtrl/Cmd+Shift+G) for selecting next/previous search occurrence when using in-editor search. Obsidian Desktop v0.13.20 (catalyst) · Jan 2022 · source · release history -
Adds Alt+Enter (Search All) and
Ctrl/Cmd+Alt+Enter(Replace All) hotkeys for in-document search. Obsidian Desktop v0.13.18 (catalyst) · Jan 2022 · source · release history -
Global search now finds attachments when using
file:orpath:operators Obsidian Desktop v0.11.1 (catalyst) · Feb 2021 · source · release history - Sort options in Search & backlinks panel Obsidian Desktop v0.8.10 (catalyst) · Aug 2020 · source · release history
example
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Find notes matching a query and surface the closest match first, useful when searching a large vault for a specific topic.
$ In the Search panel, type your query, then open the sort menu and select 'Relevance'.Obsidian 1.15.1 Desktop (Early access) (2026-11-03) · Nov 2026 · source -
Search for all notes containing a boolean property set to TRUE using the new syntax.
$ [property:TRUE]Obsidian Desktop v1.5.3 (public) · Dec 2023 · source
+ Content Manipulation & Insertion shipped Enables pasting clipboard images, dragging files from browsers, moving vault contents, calculating word counts, and performing search and replace operations. 14 releases · first seen Apr 2020 ▸
release 14 total
- Append or prepend content to a specific heading via URI and CLI using new commands that also control line breaks around the inserted content.︀︄︇︀︅︉︀︅︀︀︃︀︀︅︅︀︅︊︀︄︆︀︃︄ Obsidian 1.15 Desktop (Public) (2026-11-02) · Nov 2026 · source · release history
- Makes the Insert attachment mobile toolbar button on Android allow taking a photo directly Obsidian Mobile v1.14.4 (public) · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- Copies text from the editor with HTML formatting preserved Obsidian Desktop v1.12.2 (catalyst) · Feb 2026 · source · release history
- Supports Ctrl-C/Ctrl-V copy and paste operations in the File Explorer Obsidian Desktop v1.12.0 (catalyst) · Feb 2026 · source · release history
- Bases: Table cell menu now shows Copy and Paste menu items. Obsidian Desktop v1.11.7 (public) · Feb 2026 · source · release history
- Adds Copy path submenu item to the file context menu Obsidian Desktop v1.11.4 (public) · Jan 2026 · source · release history
+ Quick Capture Locations shipped Allows configuring destinations for captured notes, such as new notes, daily notes, or specific bookmarked notes, accessible from mobile system interfaces. 12 releases · 2 other sources · first seen Jan 2026 ▸
release 12 total
- Setting Note Title to Automatic in Quick Capture now uses the first 80 characters of the capture as the note title. Obsidian 1.15 Mobile (Public) (2026-11-02) · Nov 2026 · source · release history
- Setting Note Title to Automatic in Quick Capture uses the first 80 characters of the capture as the note title. Obsidian 1.15.0 Mobile (Early access) (2026-10-22) · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- Exposes Quick Capture locations to capture to a new note, daily note, bookmarked note, or any note with optional templates Obsidian Mobile v1.14.4 (public) · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- iOS Lock Screen and Control Center Quick Capture widgets can now be configured to open a specific Location. changelog · Sep 2026 · source · release history
- Adds a configurable Quick Capture Home Screen widget on iOS 26 with shortcuts to capture directly to different Locations. changelog · Sep 2026 · source · release history
- iOS Quick Capture widgets on the Lock Screen and in Control Center can now be configured to open a specific Location. changelog · Sep 2026 · source · release history
docs
- September 8, 2026 Includes all new features and bug fixes up to Obsidian Desktop 1.14.1. iOS 26: Added a configurable Quick Capture Home Screen widget. Add shortcuts to capture directly to different Locations. changelog · Sep 2026 · source
example
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Configure a Quick Capture Home Screen widget to save notes to a specific vault location.
$ Open iOS Widget settings > Add 'Quick Capture' widget > Select desired Location in the configuration prompt.Obsidian 1.14.1 Mobile (Early access) (2026-09-08) · Sep 2026 · source
+ Workspace Tabs shipped Replaces the single-document-per-pane model with a tabbed interface for managing multiple open notes within a window. 14 releases · first seen Mar 2021 ▸
release 14 total
- Tab switcher now lets tabs be dragged from one tab group to another. Obsidian 1.15 Mobile (Public) (2026-11-02) · Nov 2026 · source · release history
- Added Ctrl-Tab and Shift-Ctrl-Tab keyboard shortcuts to switch between tabs on iPad. Obsidian Mobile v1.9.10 (public) · Aug 2025 · source · release history
- Added Ctrl-Tab and Shift-Ctrl-Tab keyboard shortcuts to switch between tabs on iPad Obsidian Mobile v1.9.0 (catalyst) · May 2025 · source · release history
- Allows binding the open tab switcher command to the pull-down gesture Obsidian Mobile v1.8.3 (public) · Jan 2025 · source · release history
- Adds a command to open the tab switcher, bindable to the pull down action Obsidian Mobile v1.8.0 (catalyst) · Dec 2024 · source · release history
- Improves tab close button visibility by hiding it for inactive tabs until hover Obsidian Desktop v1.3.6 (catalyst) · Jun 2023 · source · release history
+ CSS Snippet Management shipped Allows enabling or disabling individual CSS snippets stored in the vault's snippets directory for granular styling control. 13 releases · 1 other source · first seen Apr 2020 ▸
release 13 total
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Base font size is removed from
appearance.jsonand stored in device local storage — any vault where font size was intentionally synced via Obsidian Sync will no longer sync this setting after upgrading. changelog · Sep 2026 · source · release history -
Base font size is no longer stored in
appearance.jsonand will not sync via Obsidian Sync; each device now holds its own value in local storage, so synced vaults will lose a shared font-size setting on upgrade. changelog · Sep 2026 · source · release history -
Base font size is no longer stored in
appearance.jsonand will no longer sync via Obsidian Sync; each device will need its font size set independently. changelog · Sep 2026 · source · release history -
Base font size is removed from
appearance.jsonand moved to device local storage — any vault where font size was previously synced via Obsidian Sync will no longer sync this setting. changelog · Sep 2026 · source · release history -
Base font size is no longer saved to
appearance.jsonand is now stored in device local storage, so it no longer syncs across devices via Obsidian Sync. changelog · Sep 2026 · source · release history - Obsidian now registers itself in the OS Open with menu and can be set as the default app for Markdown files (requires reinstalling the latest installer). changelog · Sep 2026 · source · release history
example
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Apply system-preferred text scaling to a custom theme element so it respects the user's accessibility text size setting.
$ .my-custom-label { font-size: var(--font-preferred-size); }changelog · Sep 2026 · source
+ Internal Linking & Navigation shipped Allows users to create, navigate, and preview internal note connections using wiki-link syntax, heading references, and hover previews. 12 releases · first seen Mar 2020 ▸
release 12 total
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The
obsidian://newURI now appends to a heading when a heading is specified but noappendorprependparameter is given, instead of showing an error. Obsidian 1.15.1 Desktop (Early access) (2026-11-03) · Nov 2026 · source · release history - Updates file.linksTo() to treat embedded Canvas files as links Obsidian Desktop v1.12.2 (catalyst) · Feb 2026 · source · release history
- Tooltip for links with different display text or alias Obsidian Desktop v0.12.16 (catalyst) · Sep 2021 · source · release history
- Improves link/tag popover location and styling. Obsidian Mobile v0.1.0 (catalyst) · May 2021 · source · release history
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Enables global auto-complete for blocks via
[[^^and headings via[[##Obsidian Desktop v0.9.5 (catalyst) · Oct 2020 · source · release history - Permits stacking hover previews by hovering links inside an open preview Obsidian Desktop v0.9.3 (public) · Oct 2020 · source · release history
+ CLI Control Binary shipped Enables controlling the application from the terminal for scripting and external tool integration via a dedicated binary. 10 releases · 1 other source · first seen Feb 2026 ▸
Also counts toward: Command-line interface
release 10 total
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The CLI's
evalcommand now supports top-levelawait, for exampleeval code="await app.vault.adapter.list('/')". Obsidian 1.15.1 Desktop (Early access) (2026-11-03) · Nov 2026 · source · release history -
Adds the
--font-preferred-sizecommand-line flag (combining--font-text-sizeand--preferred-text-scale) for developers. Obsidian 1.14.1 Mobile (Early access) (2026-09-08) · Sep 2026 · source · release history -
Adds
id=parameter support to enable terminal autocompletion for Obsidian commands in the TUI. Obsidian Desktop v1.12.7 (public) · Mar 2026 · source · release history - Obsidian CLI enables controlling Obsidian from the terminal for scripting, automation, and external tool integration Obsidian Desktop v1.12.4 (public) · Feb 2026 · source · release history
- Desktop release fixing link conversion, folder naming, and CLI hang bugs; adds binary API support. Obsidian Desktop v1.12.3 (catalyst) · Feb 2026 · source · release history
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Adds
daily:pathCLI subcommand to retrieve the expected daily note path Obsidian Desktop v1.12.2 (catalyst) · Feb 2026 · source · release history
example
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Run an async vault operation directly from the CLI without wrapping it in an async function.
$ eval code="await app.vault.adapter.list('/')"Obsidian 1.15.1 Desktop (Early access) (2026-11-03) · Nov 2026 · source
+ Highlight colors shipped Supports six highlight colors in the editor, selectable via a color emoji at the start of a highlight, the formatting menu, or inline color swatch when the cursor overlaps a highlight. 8 releases · 3 other sources · first seen Sep 2026 ▸
release 8 total
- Live Preview: when the cursor overlaps a highlight, an inline color swatch appears that can be clicked to change the highlight color. Obsidian 1.14 Desktop (Public) (2026-10-05) · Oct 2026 · source · release history
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Adds six highlight colors — triggered by adding a color emoji () at the start of a highlight or via the formatting menu; typing
==in the editor now suggests highlight colors. Obsidian 1.14 Desktop (Public) (2026-10-05) · Oct 2026 · source · release history - Adds six highlight colors accessible via color emojis (,,,,,) or the formatting menu. Obsidian Desktop v1.14.4 (public) · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- Adds an inline color swatch in Live Preview that appears when the cursor overlaps a highlight, allowing quick color changes. changelog · Sep 2026 · source · release history
- Adds color highlights in the editor: prefix a highlight with a color emoji (,,,,) or pick a color from the new formatting submenu to change its color. Obsidian 1.14.0 Desktop (Early access) (2026-09-02) · Sep 2026 · source · release history
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Typing
==in the editor now suggests highlight colors inline. Obsidian 1.14.0 Desktop (Early access) (2026-09-02) · Sep 2026 · source · release history
example
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Color-code a highlight in a note to flag critical findings at a glance during a review.
$ In the editor, type ==🔴 critical finding== to produce a red highlight, or type == and pick a color from the suggestion menu that appears.Obsidian 1.14 Desktop (Public) (2026-10-05) · Oct 2026 · source -
Color-code a highlight to visually flag a critical finding or warning inside a note.
$ In the editor, wrap text with == then prepend a color emoji: 🔴 ==critical warning text== Or type == and select a color from the suggestion popup.Obsidian 1.14.0 Desktop (Early access) (2026-09-02) · Sep 2026 · source -
Change highlight color in Live Preview without opening menus
$ Hover over the colored swatch that appears when your cursor overlaps a `==highlight==` to select a new color.Obsidian 1.14.0 Desktop (Early access) (2026-09-02) · Sep 2026 · source
+ Quick Capture template support shipped When Quick Capture is configured to append to a daily note or a selected note, a template can be applied to the captured content. 8 releases · 3 other sources · first seen Jun 2021 ▸
release 8 total
- Introduces Quick Capture on iOS 26, enabling instant note creation from the Lock Screen, Control Center, Home Screen widgets, or Shortcuts without waiting for the vault to load — with configurable destinations (new note, daily note, bookmarked note, or any note) and optional templates. Obsidian 1.14 Mobile (Public) (2026-10-05) · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- Added template support to Quick Capture when its behavior is set to daily note or a selected note Obsidian 1.14.3 Mobile (Early access) (2026-09-29) · Sep 2026 · source · release history
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Adds
{{openStreetMapLink}}template variable to iOS Quick Capture templates to insert an OpenStreetMap link to the user's current position. changelog · Sep 2026 · source · release history -
Supports
{{openStreetMapLink}}in Quick Capture templates to insert an OpenStreetMap link to the current position. Obsidian 1.14.1 Mobile (Early access) (2026-09-08) · Sep 2026 · source · release history -
Adds
{{openStreetMapLink}}template variable to Quick Capture templates to insert an OpenStreetMap link to your current position. Obsidian 1.14.1 Mobile (Early access) (2026-09-08) · Sep 2026 · source · release history -
Adds Quick Capture template variables
{{latitude}}and{{longitude}}for inserting current GPS position into captured notes. changelog · Sep 2026 · source · release history
example
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Capture a quick note to today's daily note from the iOS Lock Screen without opening the app.
$ On iOS 26: Long-press the Lock Screen > tap the Quick Capture widget > choose 'Daily Note' as the destination > optionally select a template > type your note and save.Obsidian 1.14 Mobile (Public) (2026-10-05) · Oct 2026 · source -
Insert an OpenStreetMap link into a Quick Capture template for geotagged notes.
$ Edit template: 'Location: {{openStreetMapLink}}'Obsidian 1.14.1 Mobile (Early access) (2026-09-08) · Sep 2026 · source -
Capture a note from iOS Lock Screen and automatically insert the GPS coordinates into the note body using Quick Capture template variables.
$ Configure a Quick Capture location -> Template: "Location: {{latitude}}, {{longitude}}" # Use the Share Sheet or Lock Screen to capture.Obsidian 1.14.0 Mobile (Early access) (2026-09-02) · Sep 2026 · source
+ Collaborative Sync Management shipped Enables inviting collaborators to share Obsidian Sync vaults directly from the settings interface. 11 releases · first seen May 2022 ▸
release 11 total
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Adds macOS
traffic-lights-offset-xand--traffic-lights-offset-yCSS variables to configure window traffic light positions Obsidian Desktop v1.12.4 (public) · Feb 2026 · source · release history - Right-click table column > Summarize… to use built-in or custom summary functions. Obsidian Desktop v1.10.3 (public) · Nov 2025 · source · release history
- New summary functions: reduce(), mean(), stddev(), median(). Obsidian Desktop v1.10.3 (public) · Nov 2025 · source · release history
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Basic edit history (undo/redo) via
Cmd/Ctrl-ZandCmd/Ctrl-Shift-Zin Bases. Obsidian Desktop v1.10.3 (public) · Nov 2025 · source · release history - Group by command in the Sort menu to group data by property. Obsidian Desktop v1.10.3 (public) · Nov 2025 · source · release history
- Adds Group by command to the Sort menu for data grouping by property Obsidian Desktop v1.10.0 (catalyst) · Oct 2025 · source · release history
+ Front Matter Parsing and Display shipped Parses YAML front matter from note files to display metadata in preview mode and allows custom CSS classes via the cssclass option. 11 releases · first seen Aug 2020 ▸
release 11 total
- Improves error handling for invalid frontmatter by displaying an error message in reading mode and preventing property addition Obsidian Desktop v1.8.3 (catalyst) · Jan 2025 · source · release history
- Invalid YAML syntax in frontmatter is now highlighted at the exact location of the error for faster correction. Obsidian Desktop v1.4.9 (catalyst) · Sep 2023 · source · release history
- Adds visual editor for properties in Live Preview and Reading mode Obsidian Desktop v1.4.0 (catalyst) · Jul 2023 · source · release history
- Adds new commands: Add file property, Clear properties, Edit property, Show all properties, Show file properties and All properties sidebar pane Obsidian Desktop v1.4.0 (catalyst) · Jul 2023 · source · release history
- Adds Properties metadata system allowing tags, aliases, dates, numbers, checkboxes, links to notes stored in YAML frontmatter Obsidian Desktop v1.4.0 (catalyst) · Jul 2023 · source · release history
- Added support for custom metadata using YAML fields Obsidian 2023.04.18 Publish (public) · Apr 2023 · source · release history
+ Editor View & Safety Controls shipped Configures presentation slides, collapsible preview panes, and deletion confirmation prompts to prevent accidental data loss. 10 releases · first seen Apr 2020 ▸
release 10 total
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FileManager#trashFileandFileManager#promptForDeletionnow resolve tofalsewhen the file could not be moved to the system trash. Obsidian 1.15.1 Desktop (Early access) (2026-11-03) · Nov 2026 · source · release history -
Settings → Files and links → Deleted files no longer offers Move to system trash; deleted files always go to the
.trashfolder. Obsidian 1.15.1 Mobile (Early access) (2026-11-03) · Nov 2026 · source · release history -
Deleting a file now shows an error when it cannot be moved to the system trash, instead of silently moving it to the vault's
.trashfolder (the CLI'sdeletecommand is unaffected). Obsidian 1.15.1 Desktop (Early access) (2026-11-03) · Nov 2026 · source · release history - Improves reliability by waiting for configuration files to finish saving when quitting. Obsidian Desktop v1.13.5 (catalyst) · Aug 2026 · source · release history
- Extends the fold/unfold all command and hotkey to work in preview mode Obsidian Desktop v0.9.11 (public) · Nov 2020 · source · release history
- Allows folding headings directly within the preview pane Obsidian Desktop v0.9.11 (public) · Nov 2020 · source · release history
+ iOS System Widgets shipped Provides Lock Screen, Control Center, and Home Screen widgets for creating notes, opening files, and searching within Obsidian. 9 releases · 1 other source · first seen Dec 2025 ▸
release 9 total
- iOS adds an Obsidian tile to the Quick Capture home screen widgets, with the small widget now showing up to 4 tiles in a 2×2 grid. Obsidian 1.15.1 Mobile (Early access) (2026-11-03) · Nov 2026 · source · release history
- Adds support for extra large widgets in iOS 27 for View Note and Quick Capture Obsidian Mobile v1.14.4 (public) · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- Adds support for iOS 27 extra large widgets in iOS 27 for View Note and Quick Capture. Obsidian 1.14 Mobile (Public) (2026-10-05) · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- iOS 27: adds support for extra large Quick Capture and View Note home-screen widgets. changelog · Sep 2026 · source · release history
- iOS 27: Adds support for the new extra large Quick Capture and View Note widgets. changelog · Sep 2026 · source · release history
- Added support for the new extra large Quick Capture and View Note widgets on iOS 27 Obsidian 1.14.2 Mobile (Early access) (2026-09-15) · Sep 2026 · source · release history
example
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Use the new iOS 27 interface to quickly capture or view notes from the home screen.
$ In your iOS device's widget gallery, search for "Obsidian" and add the "Quick Capture" or "View Note" widget.Obsidian 1.14.2 Mobile (Early access) (2026-09-15) · Sep 2026 · source
+ Media Embedding shipped Embeds image and audio files directly in notes using wiki-link syntax. 10 releases · first seen Mar 2020 ▸
release 10 total
- The Insert attachment mobile toolbar button now allows taking a photo directly from the camera. Obsidian 1.14.0 Mobile (Early access) (2026-09-02) · Sep 2026 · source · release history
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Images and videos shared to Obsidian are now embedded ( ![[image]] ) instead of linkedObsidian Mobile v1.10.4 (catalyst) · Nov 2025 · source · release history - Added the Download attachments for current file command, which downloads all externally embedded images and replaces the external links with internal embeds. Obsidian Desktop v1.8.3 (public) · Jan 2025 · source · release history
- New command Download attachments for current file downloads all externally embedded images and replaces the external links with internal embeds Obsidian Desktop v1.8.0 (catalyst) · Dec 2024 · source · release history
- Added support for .mov and .mkv media files Obsidian Desktop v0.15.8 (public) · Jul 2022 · source · release history
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Enables image downscaling via inline dimensions in Markdown image syntax (e.g.,
![Alt|100x100]) and embed syntax (e.g.,![[img.png|100x100]]) Obsidian Desktop v0.9.4 (public) · Oct 2020 · source · release history
+ Bases kanban column management shipped Bases kanban columns include a right-click context menu with options such as Hide column. 6 releases · 3 other sources · first seen Sep 2026 ▸
release
- Adds Hide column to the right-click menu of a Bases kanban column. changelog · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- Adds a kanban view for Bases to organize notes into columns and drag cards between groups. Obsidian Desktop v1.14.4 (public) · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- Hide column added to the right-click context menu of a kanban column in Bases Obsidian 1.14.4 Desktop (Early access) (2026-10-01) · Oct 2026 · source · release history
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Kanban: cards can now be moved between folder columns when the view is grouped by
file.folder. changelog · Sep 2026 · source · release history -
Kanban: Cards can now be moved between folder columns when grouped by
file.folder. changelog · Sep 2026 · source · release history -
Kanban cards can now be moved between folder columns when grouped by
file.folder. Obsidian 1.14.2 Desktop (Early access) (2026-09-15) · Sep 2026 · source · release history
docs
- October 1, 2026 Includes all new features and bug fixes up to Obsidian Desktop 1.14.4. Bases: Fixed kanban view not scrolling horizontally when every card is hidden. Bases: Fixed table view losing its horizontal scroll position when the pull-down action is triggered. changelog · Oct 2026 · source
example
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Set up a kanban board in Bases to track project notes by status — drag cards between columns as work progresses.
$ In a Base, click the view-type picker and select 'Kanban'. Open the Group menu to choose a grouping property (e.g. Status), then reorder or hide columns as needed.Obsidian 1.14 Desktop (Public) (2026-10-05) · Oct 2026 · source -
Hide a kanban column without deleting it.
$ Right-click a kanban column header and select `Hide column`Obsidian 1.14.4 Desktop (Early access) (2026-10-01) · Oct 2026 · source
+ Math block rendering shipped Renders LaTeX math blocks using MathJax, upgraded to MathJax 4.1.3; each line of a math block carries the .HyperMD-math class for developer use. 9 releases · first seen May 2020 ▸
release 9 total
- Math rendering upgrades to MathJax 4.1.3, replacing MathJax 3. Obsidian 1.14 Desktop (Public) (2026-10-05) · Oct 2026 · source · release history
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Each line of a math block (
$$) now carries the.HyperMD-mathclass (developer API). Obsidian 1.14 Desktop (Public) (2026-10-05) · Oct 2026 · source · release history - Math rendering now uses MathJax 4.1.3, replacing MathJax 3 and Temml. changelog · Sep 2026 · source · release history
- Upgrades math rendering to MathJax 4.1.3, replacing MathJax 3 and Temml. Obsidian 1.14.1 Desktop (Early access) (2026-09-08) · Sep 2026 · source · release history
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Each line of a math block (
$$) now carries the.HyperMD-mathCSS class, enabling per-line targeting by themes and plugins. changelog · Sep 2026 · source · release history - Replaces MathJax with Temml for rendering math in Live Preview and Reading mode. Obsidian 1.14.0 Desktop (Early access) (2026-09-02) · Sep 2026 · source · release history
+ Publish Custom Domains and Subdomains shipped Allows publishing notes to custom domains or subdomains with support for JavaScript customization, search engine indexing control, and domain redirects. 9 releases · first seen Oct 2020 ▸
Also counts toward: JavaScript scripting support, Scripting language support
release 9 total
- Added dynamic social sharing cards Obsidian 2023.04.18 Publish (public) · Apr 2023 · source · release history
- Adds a search filter to the Obsidian Publish upload dialog Obsidian Desktop v0.12.2 (catalyst) · May 2021 · source · release history
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Redirects visitors from
publish.obsidian.mdto your custom domain Obsidian Desktop v0.11.10 (catalyst) · Mar 2021 · source · release history -
Runs JavaScript by uploading
publish.jsin the vault root for custom domain sites Obsidian Desktop v0.11.10 (catalyst) · Mar 2021 · source · release history - Inserts Google Analytics code on custom domain sites Obsidian Desktop v0.11.10 (catalyst) · Mar 2021 · source · release history
- Adds the ability to block search engines from indexing Obsidian Publish sites. Obsidian Desktop v0.11.3 (public) · Feb 2021 · source · release history
+ Mobile Vault Management shipped Enables creating, renaming, and deleting vaults directly from the mobile interface. 8 releases · first seen Mar 2021 ▸
release 8 total
- Holding Ctrl or Cmd while picking a vault from the vault profile menu in the sidebar now replaces the current window instead of opening a new one. Obsidian 1.15.1 Desktop (Early access) (2026-11-03) · Nov 2026 · source · release history
- Each vault in the Manage vaults screen now shows where it is stored, file count, Sync vault status, and community plugins before you open it. Obsidian 1.15.1 Mobile (Early access) (2026-11-03) · Nov 2026 · source · release history
- Adds Manage vaults…, Today, and New Note options to the app icon long-press menu on iOS Obsidian Mobile v1.11.6 (catalyst) · Jan 2026 · source · release history
- Adds Android widgets for Open Note, New Note, Search, Daily Note, and Open Obsidian, allowing multiple instances configured by long-press. Obsidian Mobile v1.11.0 (catalyst) · Dec 2025 · source · release history
- Adds iOS Lock Screen, Control Center, and Home Screen widgets for actions including Create a note, Open specific note, Open daily note, Open search, and Capture to a note. Obsidian Mobile v1.11.0 (catalyst) · Dec 2025 · source · release history
- Adds Android Quick Settings Tile (requires Android 7.0+) and new shortcuts accessible via long-pressing the app icon or search bar. Obsidian Mobile v1.11.0 (catalyst) · Dec 2025 · source · release history
+ UI Accent Color Customization shipped Adds a color picker in Appearance settings to customize the accent color used throughout the vault interface. 7 releases · 1 other source · first seen Aug 2022 ▸
release 7 total
- Text and interface elements now scale with the system's preferred text size, including larger accessibility sizes. changelog · Sep 2026 · source · release history
- Scales text and interface elements with the system preferred text size, including larger accessibility sizes. Obsidian 1.14.1 Mobile (Early access) (2026-09-08) · Sep 2026 · source · release history
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Adds a new Appearance setting to apply a custom app icon, supporting
.icoand.pngfiles Obsidian Desktop v1.3.7 (public) · Jul 2023 · source · release history -
obsidian://app URIs are now recognized as external links Obsidian Desktop v1.4.2 (catalyst) · Jul 2023 · source · release history -
Exposes new CSS variables
--p-spacing(defaults to1rem) and--heading-spacing(defaults to 2.5x paragraph spacing) Obsidian Desktop v1.3.7 (public) · Jul 2023 · source · release history - Adds Accent color picker in Settings → Appearance to customize vault style Obsidian Desktop v1.0.0 (public) · Oct 2022 · source · release history
example
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Override text scaling in a theme or snippet so specific elements respect the user's accessibility text size preference on mobile.
$ .my-element { font-size: var(--font-preferred-size); }changelog · Sep 2026 · source
+ Workspace State & Daily Note Management shipped Maintains session configurations, automatically generates daily notes with customizable formats and destinations, and supports random note navigation. 8 releases · first seen Apr 2020 ▸
release 8 total
- Adds app icon long-press actions: Manage vaults…, Today (daily note), and New Note Obsidian Mobile v1.11.7 (public) · Feb 2026 · source · release history
- Daily notes format can now be selected from a list of predefined formats Obsidian Desktop v1.11.4 (public) · Jan 2026 · source · release history
- Automatically opens the daily note when a vault is opened Obsidian Desktop v0.11.0 (public) · Feb 2021 · source · release history
- Adds Open random note plugin for instant navigation to a random note Obsidian Desktop v0.5.2 (public) · May 2020 · source · release history
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Configurable
folder pathfor Daily Note and ZK prefixer outputs. Obsidian Desktop v0.5.1 (public) · May 2020 · source · release history -
Configurable
date formatstring for Daily Note generation. Obsidian Desktop v0.5.1 (public) · May 2020 · source · release history
+ Canvas Groups shipped Allows grouping multiple canvas cards into movable containers to organize content spatially. 8 releases · first seen Dec 2022 ▸
release 8 total
- Canvas groups now support empty labels that remain visible during editing Obsidian Desktop v1.8.2 (catalyst) · Jan 2025 · source · release history
- Adds background image support for Canvas groups via a new set background button Obsidian Desktop v1.1 (public) · Feb 2023 · source · release history
- Adds Jump to group command to search and pan to named groups within an open Canvas Obsidian Desktop v1.1 (public) · Feb 2023 · source · release history
- Adds background image support for groups in Canvas Obsidian Desktop v1.1.13 (catalyst) · Feb 2023 · source · release history
- Adds Jump to group command for navigating Canvas by group name Obsidian Desktop v1.1.10 (catalyst) · Jan 2023 · source · release history
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Adds
Ctrl/Cmd+Drag to quickly add a card or create a group on a canvas Obsidian Desktop v1.1.5 (catalyst) · Dec 2022 · source · release history
+ Publish Search Integration shipped Adds a search field to the Obsidian Publish navigation pane and enables embedding live search results within notes. 8 releases · first seen Sep 2020 ▸
release 8 total
- Open in live site command to open the current note's published version. Obsidian Desktop v1.8.1 (catalyst) · Jan 2025 · source · release history
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Enables text card content to appear in
global searchresults Obsidian Desktop v1.1 (public) · Feb 2023 · source · release history - Adds Site options > Site collaboration UI to allow multiple users to publish to the same Obsidian Publish site Obsidian Desktop v0.14.8 (catalyst) · May 2022 · source · release history
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Adds
custom domains,subdomainsor sub-folder support to Obsidian Publish for publishing notes on your own website. Obsidian Desktop v0.10.9 (public) · Jan 2021 · source · release history - Allows Obsidian Publish sites to restrict access using one or multiple passwords. Obsidian Desktop v0.10.8 (public) · Jan 2021 · source · release history
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Embeds live search results using fenced code blocks with
queryas the language Obsidian Desktop v0.10.2 (catalyst) · Dec 2020 · source · release history
+ Hotkeys Management shipped Stores keyboard shortcuts in a separate hotkeys.json file for independent management and syncing. 8 releases · first seen May 2020 ▸
release 8 total
- Hotkeys and property types are automatically reloaded if settings are modified outside Obsidian Obsidian Desktop v1.6.2 (public) · Jun 2024 · source · release history
- Automatically reloads hotkeys and property types when settings are modified outside Obsidian. Obsidian Desktop v1.6.0 (catalyst) · May 2024 · source · release history
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Adds
hotkeys.jsonfile for independent storage and syncing of keyboard shortcuts Obsidian Desktop v0.12.10 (public) · Jul 2021 · source · release history -
Hotkeys are now stored in a separate
hotkeys.jsonfile instead of the main config, which may cause hotkeys to disappear on non-upgraded instances during sync until the migration step is completed. Obsidian Desktop v0.12.10 (public) · Jul 2021 · source · release history - Remapped escape key (typically on caps lock) support is restored. Obsidian Desktop v0.10.4 (catalyst) · Dec 2020 · source · release history
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Customizable
Ctrl/Cmd-Dkeybinding Obsidian Desktop v0.7.5 (catalyst) · Jul 2020 · source · release history
+ Android System Widgets and Quick Settings shipped Adds home screen widgets for common actions and a Quick Settings tile for Android devices. 6 releases · 1 other source · first seen Dec 2025 ▸
release
- Android now has a View note home screen widget that shows the contents of a note, replacing the Open note widget. Obsidian 1.15.1 Mobile (Early access) (2026-11-03) · Nov 2026 · source · release history
- (improved) Home screen widgets and quick settings tiles now let you pick a vault and note from a list instead of typing their names, the New note widget and quick settings tile can now create unique notes, and the New note and Daily note widgets and quick settings tiles can now open notes in a new tab. Obsidian 1.15.1 Mobile (Early access) (2026-11-03) · Nov 2026 · source · release history
- Android Open Note widget now displays the name of the note in the widget. Obsidian 1.14.0 Mobile (Early access) (2026-09-02) · Sep 2026 · source · release history
- Adds Android widgets for Open Note, New Note, Search, Daily Note, and Open Obsidian Obsidian Mobile v1.11.4 (public) · Jan 2026 · source · release history
- Adds Android widgets for Open Note, New Note, Search, Daily Note, and Open Obsidian, allowing multiple instances configured by long-press. Obsidian Mobile v1.11.0 (catalyst) · Dec 2025 · source · release history
- Adds Android Quick Settings Tile (requires Android 7.0+) and new shortcuts accessible via long-pressing the app icon or search bar. Obsidian Mobile v1.11.0 (catalyst) · Dec 2025 · source · release history
example
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Pin a live note preview to your Android home screen so you can read a reference note without opening the app.
$ Long-press your Android home screen > Widgets > Obsidian > View note, then pick your vault and note from the list to place the widget.Obsidian 1.15.1 Mobile (Early access) (2026-11-03) · Nov 2026 · source
+ PDF Export shipped Exports notes to PDF format with configurable page size, orientation, and margins. 5 releases · 2 other sources · first seen Nov 2020 ▸
release
- Export notes to PDF on iOS and Android.︀︄︇︀︅︉︀︅︀︀︃︀︀︅︅︀︅︊︀︄︆︀︃︄ Obsidian 1.15 Mobile (Public) (2026-11-02) · Nov 2026 · source · release history
- Adds PDF export for notes on mobile. changelog · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- Adds PDF export for notes on mobile. Obsidian 1.15.0 Mobile (Early access) (2026-10-22) · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- Adds a PDF export dialog with page size, landscape mode, and margin options Obsidian Desktop v0.10.0 (catalyst) · Dec 2020 · source · release history
- Adds the ability to export notes to PDF Obsidian Desktop v0.9.11 (public) · Nov 2020 · source · release history
example
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Export a note to PDF directly from your iPhone or Android device without a desktop.
$ Open a note, tap the three-dot menu (More options), then tap 'Export as PDF'.Obsidian 1.15 Mobile (Public) (2026-11-02) · Nov 2026 · source -
Export a finished note as a PDF from your phone to share or archive it.
$ Open the note > tap the '...' menu > select 'Export as PDF'.Obsidian 1.15.0 Mobile (Early access) (2026-10-22) · Oct 2026 · source
+ Pele Diagram Rendering shipped Mermaid is no longer bundled; diagrams are now always rendered via Pele, whose SVG output uses .pele-* CSS classes, and the 'Show Mermaid diagrams in notes' setting has been removed. 7 releases · first seen Oct 2026 ▸
release 7 total
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Obsidian no longer bundles the Mermaid library; loadMermaid() and
window.mermaidnow draw with Pele and the SVG output carries Pele's.pele-*classes instead of Mermaid's. Plugins matching full node names likeformatting-code_inline-codewill miss closing tokens and must matchformatting-codeinstead. Obsidian 1.15 Desktop (Public) (2026-11-02) · Nov 2026 · source · release history - The Show Mermaid diagrams in notes setting has been removed; diagrams are now always rendered. Obsidian 1.15 Desktop (Public) (2026-11-02) · Nov 2026 · source · release history
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loadMermaid() and
window.mermaidnow draw with Pele, not the Mermaid library. SVG output carries Pele's.pele-*classes instead of Mermaid's classes. Obsidian no longer bundles Mermaid. changelog · Oct 2026 · source · release history - Removes the Show Mermaid diagrams in notes setting — diagrams now always render since Pele cannot execute code. changelog · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- The Show Mermaid diagrams in notes setting has been removed — diagrams always render now. changelog · Oct 2026 · source · release history
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Obsidian no longer bundles Mermaid: loadMermaid() and
window.mermaidnow draw with Pele and their SVG output carries Pele's.pele-*classes, not Mermaid's — plugins relying on Mermaid's SVG class names will break. Obsidian 1.15.0 Desktop (Early access) (2026-10-22) · Oct 2026 · source · release history
+ Obsidian URI Clipboard and Prepend Actions shipped Allows Obsidian URIs to insert clipboard contents into notes or prepend text to files using dedicated parameters. 7 releases · first seen Oct 2020 ▸
release 7 total
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Adds
appendandprependURI/CLI commands to add content under a specific heading, with control over line breaks around the added content.︀︄︇︀︅︉︀︅︀︀︃︀︀︅︅︀︅︊︀︄︆︀︃︄ changelog · Oct 2026 · source · release history - Adds URI/CLI commands to append or prepend content to a heading, with control for line breaks around the appended/prepended content.︀︄︇︀︅︉︀︅︀︀︃︀︀︅︅︀︅︊︀︄︆︀︃︄ Obsidian 1.15.0 Desktop (Early access) (2026-10-22) · Oct 2026 · source · release history
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Expands Obsidian URI actions with the
clipboardparameter to insert clipboard contents and theprependaction to add content to the top of files Obsidian Desktop v1.7.4 (public) · Oct 2024 · source · release history -
Adds
prependparameter to Obsidian URI to add text to the top of a file with property merging Obsidian Desktop v1.7.2 (catalyst) · Sep 2024 · source · release history -
Adds
clipboardparameter to Obsidian URI for inserting clipboard contents instead of file content Obsidian Desktop v1.7.2 (catalyst) · Sep 2024 · source · release history -
Adds a new command to copy the
obsidian://URI for the current file Obsidian Desktop v0.9.7 (catalyst) · Oct 2020 · source · release history
+ Right-to-left (RTL) workspace layout shipped Flips the entire workspace including sidebars when Obsidian is set to a right-to-left language, and adjusts sidebar toggle labels to match the visual layout. 7 releases · first seen May 2024 ▸
release 7 total
- Flips swipe gestures and page animations for right-to-left (RTL) languages. Obsidian 1.14 Mobile (Public) (2026-10-05) · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- The entire workspace, including sidebars, now flips when Obsidian is set to a right-to-left (RTL) language; Toggle left sidebar refers to the visual left sidebar even when the interface is flipped. changelog · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- The entire Obsidian workspace, including sidebars, now flips for right-to-left (RTL) languages; directional commands such as Toggle left sidebar refer to the visual left. changelog · Sep 2026 · source · release history
- The entire workspace including sidebars now mirrors (flips) when Obsidian is set to a right-to-left (RTL) language; commands such as Toggle left sidebar refer to the visual left sidebar after flipping. Obsidian 1.14.0 Desktop (Early access) (2026-09-02) · Sep 2026 · source · release history
- Interface is mirrored when the app is set to an RTL language Obsidian Desktop v1.6.2 (public) · Jun 2024 · source · release history
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Adds
.mod-rtlclass to body element when RTL is active. Obsidian Desktop v1.6.0 (catalyst) · May 2024 · source · release history
+ Block References shipped Supports referencing specific blocks within notes using the caret (^) syntax in links and provides auto-complete for block IDs. 7 releases · first seen Oct 2020 ▸
release 7 total
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Footnote references now support autocompletion using
[^Obsidian Desktop v1.6.2 (public) · Jun 2024 · source · release history -
Links with folder paths (e.g.,
[[folder/file]]) automatically expand to include an alias (e.g.,[[folder/file|file]]). Obsidian Desktop v1.2 (public) · May 2023 · source · release history -
Links with folder paths (e.g.,
[[folder/file]]) now automatically insert an alias to the base filename ([[folder/file|file]]). Obsidian Desktop v1.2.0 (catalyst) · Mar 2023 · source · release history -
Auto-complete trigger with the prefix
#^such as[[Filename#^now behaves identically to[[Filename^Obsidian Desktop v0.9.6 (public) · Oct 2020 · source · release history - Block auto-complete will also display and search the block ID if one is present Obsidian Desktop v0.9.6 (public) · Oct 2020 · source · release history
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Block IDs can now contain the dash character
-Obsidian Desktop v0.9.6 (public) · Oct 2020 · source · release history
+ PDF Viewer shipped Enables viewing, navigating, and interacting with PDF documents directly within the application on desktop and mobile. 7 releases · first seen May 2023 ▸
release 7 total
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Adds
deep linkingsupport for PDFs via right-click on table of contents, annotations, or selected text Obsidian Desktop v1.3.7 (public) · Jul 2023 · source · release history - Adds Adapt to theme menu option for PDFs to override appearance and match the current theme styling Obsidian Desktop v1.3.7 (public) · Jul 2023 · source · release history
- Adds deep linking in PDFs via right-click on table of contents, annotations, or selected text Obsidian Desktop v1.3.6 (catalyst) · Jun 2023 · source · release history
- Adds Adapt to theme menu option for PDFs to override appearance and match the current theme Obsidian Desktop v1.3.6 (catalyst) · Jun 2023 · source · release history
- Adds a new PDF viewer for viewing PDF files within Obsidian Mobile. Obsidian Mobile v1.4.5 (public) · May 2023 · source · release history
- Adds context menu for embedded PDFs Obsidian Desktop v1.3.1 (catalyst) · May 2023 · source · release history
+ Multi-Theme Support shipped Enables downloading, managing, and switching between multiple themes stored within the vault. 7 releases · first seen Apr 2020 ▸
release 7 total
- Adds Adapt to theme menu option for PDFs to override appearance and match the current theme Obsidian Desktop v1.3.6 (catalyst) · Jun 2023 · source · release history
- Adds theme version information to the debug modal Obsidian Desktop v1.1.0 (catalyst) · Dec 2022 · source · release history
- Adds Change theme command for quick theme switching Obsidian Desktop v1.0.0 (public) · Oct 2022 · source · release history
- Improved theme statistic handling Obsidian Desktop v0.12.19 (public) · Oct 2021 · source · release history
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Adds the ability to download and switch between multiple themes, stored in
vault/.obsidian/themesObsidian Desktop v0.9.18 (catalyst) · Nov 2020 · source · release history - Introduces the Translucency plugin for making the app translucent Obsidian Desktop v0.8.13 (catalyst) · Sep 2020 · source · release history
+ HTML iframe Embedding shipped Renders external web pages such as YouTube videos and Google Maps directly within notes using the <iframe> tag. 6 releases · first seen Jul 2020 ▸
release
- YouTube links pasted into Canvas are now automatically converted to embeds Obsidian Desktop v1.1.3 (catalyst) · Dec 2022 · source · release history
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Live Preview renders HTML blocks including
iframeelements Obsidian Desktop v0.13.6 (catalyst) · Nov 2021 · source · release history -
Enables embedding sites by patching the Content-Security-Policy header's
frame-ancestorsdirective for<iframe>support Obsidian Desktop v0.11.1 (catalyst) · Feb 2021 · source · release history -
Supports absolute
file:///paths for embedding local images and iframes Obsidian Desktop v0.11.0 (public) · Feb 2021 · source · release history -
Ignores X-Frame-Options to enable embedding previously blocked sites via
<iframe>Obsidian Desktop v0.10.10 (catalyst) · Jan 2021 · source · release history -
Adds
iframeHTML tag support to embed external pages like YouTube and Google Maps Obsidian Desktop v0.8.1 (public) · Jul 2020 · source · release history
+ Command Palette Organization shipped Prefixes all core plugin commands with their plugin name and allows pinning specific commands to the top of the list. 6 releases · first seen Apr 2020 ▸
release
- Groups menu items by function for easier use Obsidian Desktop v0.15.3 (catalyst) · Jun 2022 · source · release history
- Prefixes all core plugin commands with their plugin name in the Command Palette Obsidian Desktop v0.12.6 (catalyst) · Jun 2021 · source · release history
- Adds the ability to pin commands in the Command Palette so they appear at the top of the list Obsidian Desktop v0.12.2 (catalyst) · May 2021 · source · release history
- Command palette result limit is increased beyond 5 entries Obsidian Desktop v0.8.14 (public) · Sep 2020 · source · release history
- Adds Command palette for accessing commands by typing Obsidian Desktop v0.4.0 (public) · Apr 2020 · source · release history
- Adds Read mode accessible via command palette (type trm) Obsidian Desktop v0.4.0 (public) · Apr 2020 · source · release history
+ Desktop Environment Support shipped Offers native desktop client releases for Linux and fullscreen window management with titlebar hiding. 6 releases · first seen Apr 2020 ▸
release
- Adds 32-bit Windows build support Obsidian Desktop v0.9.17 (public) · Nov 2020 · source · release history
- Adds arm64 Windows build support Obsidian Desktop v0.9.17 (public) · Nov 2020 · source · release history
- Adds native Apple M1 (Apple Silicon) build support Obsidian Desktop v0.9.17 (public) · Nov 2020 · source · release history
- Adds Linux arm64 build support Obsidian Desktop v0.9.17 (public) · Nov 2020 · source · release history
- Fullscreen mode now hides the window's titlebar Obsidian Desktop v0.8.14 (public) · Sep 2020 · source · release history
- Adds Linux desktop client (first public release). Obsidian Desktop v0.0.3 (public) · Apr 2020 · source · release history
+ Pop-out Windows shipped Allows open panes to be moved into independent floating windows that can be pinned above other windows. 5 releases · first seen Jul 2022 ▸
release
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Plugin developers should use
window.setTimeoutinstead ofactiveWindow.setTimeout, whose timers never fire once their pop-out window closes. Obsidian 1.15.1 Desktop (Early access) (2026-11-03) · Nov 2026 · source · release history -
Updates CSS properties added to
document.bodyto now be mirrored across all pop-out windows Obsidian Desktop v1.9.0 (catalyst) · May 2025 · source · release history - Adds Open current pane in new window command to open the pane content in a pop-out while keeping the original view Obsidian Desktop v0.15.5 (catalyst) · Jul 2022 · source · release history
- Adds Move current pane to new window command for moving the active pane into a new standalone window Obsidian Desktop v0.15.5 (catalyst) · Jul 2022 · source · release history
- Adds Toggle always on top command to pin pop-out windows above all other desktop windows Obsidian Desktop v0.15.4 (catalyst) · Jul 2022 · source · release history
+ Voice Capture and Transcription shipped Supports voice capture with real-time transcription on iOS 26, accessible from the Lock Screen, with recordings saved directly to the vault. 4 releases · 1 other source · first seen Oct 2026 ▸
release
- iOS voice capture Save Audio File is now off by default; audio files are no longer saved unless you turn this on. Obsidian 1.15.1 Mobile (Early access) (2026-11-03) · Nov 2026 · source · release history
- (improved) iOS voice capture now starts a new line when you pause speaking for 2 seconds, and adds a Save Audio File toggle in settings (off by default) to also keep the audio recording alongside the transcript. Obsidian 1.15.1 Mobile (Early access) (2026-11-03) · Nov 2026 · source · release history
- Record voice notes in Quick Capture on iOS that transcribe as you speak, including from the Lock Screen; recordings can be saved to your vault (requires iOS 26). Obsidian 1.15 Mobile (Public) (2026-11-02) · Nov 2026 · source · release history
- Supports voice capture and real-time transcription on iOS 26, including from the Lock Screen, with recordings saved directly to the vault. changelog · Oct 2026 · source · release history
example
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Capture a voice note hands-free from the iOS Lock Screen, with automatic transcription saved to your vault.
$ From the iOS Lock Screen, tap the Quick Capture widget or ask Siri 'Open Quick Capture in Obsidian', then tap the microphone icon to start recording — transcription appears in real time and the note…Obsidian 1.15 Mobile (Public) (2026-11-02) · Nov 2026 · source
+ Web Viewer Core Plugin shipped Provides a core plugin to open and view external links within the application. 4 releases · 1 other source · first seen Dec 2024 ▸
release
- Settings → Web viewer → Homepage and Search engine are now per-device settings and no longer sync with the vault. Obsidian 1.15.1 Desktop (Early access) (2026-11-03) · Nov 2026 · source · release history
- Obsidian Mobile now includes the Web viewer core plugin; with Open external links turned on in its settings, links to web pages open in an in-app browser that slides up over your note.︀︄︇︀︅︉︀︅︀︀︃︀︀︅︅︀︅︊︀︄︆︀︃︄ Obsidian 1.15.1 Mobile (Early access) (2026-11-03) · Nov 2026 · source · release history
- Web viewer, a new core plugin, lets you open external links within Obsidian. This makes it easier to read linked content without leaving the app and improves multitasking for web research. The plugin is disabled by default and must be enabled manually in settings. Obsidian Desktop v1.8.3 (public) · Jan 2025 · source · release history
- Web viewer, a new core plugin, lets you open external links within Obsidian Obsidian Desktop v1.8.0 (catalyst) · Dec 2024 · source · release history
example
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Open a web link from a note without leaving the app — useful when researching alongside your notes.
$ In Obsidian Mobile, go to Settings > Web viewer, enable 'Open external links', then tap any https:// link in a note to open it in the in-app browser.Obsidian 1.15.1 Mobile (Early access) (2026-11-03) · Nov 2026 · source
+ Plugin Version Control shipped Allows plugin authors to specify required Obsidian versions and enables the app to deprecate known problematic plugin versions. 5 releases · first seen Nov 2020 ▸
release
- Adds new setting Community Plugins › Automatically check for plugin updates to enable background checks every 3 days Obsidian Desktop v1.11.4 (public) · Jan 2026 · source · release history
- Adds automated background checks for community plugin updates via a new settings toggle. Obsidian Desktop v1.11.1 (catalyst) · Dec 2025 · source · release history
- Adds a mechanism to deprecate specific versions of third-party plugins known to cause data loss Obsidian Desktop v0.9.14 (catalyst) · Nov 2020 · source · release history
- Shows a notification when a deprecated plugin is disabled Obsidian Desktop v0.9.14 (catalyst) · Nov 2020 · source · release history
- Plugin authors can mark a required Obsidian version and provide a list of older compatible plugin versions Obsidian Desktop v0.9.12 (catalyst) · Nov 2020 · source · release history
+ Graph View Filtering shipped Adds filtering options to the graph visualization, including path syntax, tags, attachments, and orphan/unresolved note status. 5 releases · first seen Sep 2020 ▸
release
- Graph view now hides full file paths for attachments Obsidian Desktop v1.11.2 (catalyst) · Dec 2025 · source · release history
- Applies graph filters automatically after typing finishes Obsidian Desktop v0.11.0 (public) · Feb 2021 · source · release history
- Divides graph view nodes into customizable named groups based on queries Obsidian Desktop v0.11.0 (public) · Feb 2021 · source · release history
- Graph view search filter gains a clear button for faster reset Obsidian Desktop v0.9.21 (catalyst) · Dec 2020 · source · release history
- Revamps Graph view with new filtering options including path syntax, tags, attachments, and orphan/unresolved notes Obsidian Desktop v0.9.0 (catalyst) · Sep 2020 · source · release history
+ Hierarchical Tag Support shipped Supports nested tags using slash-separated syntax (e.g., parent/child) and displays them hierarchically in the tag pane. 5 releases · first seen Apr 2020 ▸
release
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The
existsoperator is removed from the filter menu; usefile has property <property>instead Obsidian Desktop v1.9.8 (catalyst) · Aug 2025 · source · release history - Adds clickable tags on Obsidian Publish to show other pages with the same tag Obsidian Desktop v0.10.7 (public) · Jan 2021 · source · release history
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Adds support for nested tags using
#parent/child/subchildsyntax with hierarchical display in the Tag pane. Obsidian Desktop v0.10.3 (catalyst) · Dec 2020 · source · release history - Adds Tag pane plugin to display tags sorted by occurrence count Obsidian Desktop v0.3.0 (public) · Apr 2020 · source · release history
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tagsare now supported with auto-complete functionality Obsidian Desktop v0.3.0 (public) · Apr 2020 · source · release history
+ Multi-Paned Editing shipped Allows opening multiple files or notes in separate panes side-by-side for comparative work. 5 releases · first seen May 2020 ▸
release
- Enables in-place editing by clicking inside a page preview Obsidian Desktop v1.7.0 (catalyst) · Aug 2024 · source · release history
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Ctrl/Cmd+clickor middle-click to open daily note or new zettelkasten in a new pane Obsidian Desktop v0.12.16 (catalyst) · Sep 2021 · source · release history - Hotkey to create note in new pane Obsidian Desktop v0.8.10 (catalyst) · Aug 2020 · source · release history
- Adds command palette entry for pinning/unpinning a pane Obsidian Desktop v0.7.4 (public) · Jun 2020 · source · release history
- Adds Open multiple files capability allowing side-by-side note viewing for comparative work. Obsidian Desktop v0.5.0 (public) · May 2020 · source · release history
+ Global Property Management shipped Adds commands and visual feedback for managing aliases and property names within the global property list. 5 releases · first seen Dec 2023 ▸
release
- Added Add alias command Obsidian Desktop v1.6.2 (public) · Jun 2024 · source · release history
- Properties now flash the new property name in the global property list during merge Obsidian Desktop v1.6.2 (public) · Jun 2024 · source · release history
- Flashes new property name in global property list during merge in Properties view. Obsidian Desktop v1.6.0 (catalyst) · May 2024 · source · release history
- Adds Add alias command accessible from command palette. Obsidian Desktop v1.6.0 (catalyst) · May 2024 · source · release history
- Allows filtering the Global Properties view. Obsidian Desktop v1.5.3 (public) · Dec 2023 · source · release history
+ Config File Migration shipped Merges the monolithic .obsidian/config file into granular JSON files for app settings, appearance, and plugins. 5 releases · first seen Jun 2021 ▸
release
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Workspace information is no longer saved to
.obsidian/workspace; it is now saved toworkspace.jsonObsidian Desktop v1.0.0 (public) · Oct 2022 · source · release history -
Workspace state is no longer saved to
.obsidian/workspace; it is now saved toworkspace.json. Obsidian Desktop v0.16.0 (catalyst) · Aug 2022 · source · release history - Enables clicking a code block's language flair in Live Preview to copy the code block. Obsidian Desktop v0.13.18 (catalyst) · Jan 2022 · source · release history
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The
.obsidian/configfile is no longer used; existing configurations must be migrated toapp.json,appearance.json,core-plugins.json, andcommunity-plugins.json. Obsidian Desktop v0.12.8 (catalyst) · Jun 2021 · source · release history -
Splits the monolithic
.obsidian/configfile intoapp.json,appearance.json,core-plugins.json, andcommunity-plugins.jsonfor granular configuration management Obsidian Desktop v0.12.8 (catalyst) · Jun 2021 · source · release history
+ File Explorer Multi-Selection shipped Enables selecting multiple files in the explorer using Alt+Click for non-consecutive items and Shift+Click for ranges. 5 releases · first seen May 2020 ▸
release
- Adds Collapse all button to file explorer and tag view Obsidian Desktop v1.0.0 (public) · Oct 2022 · source · release history
- Adds Alt+Click for multiple file selection and Shift+Click for consecutive file selection in the file explorer Obsidian Desktop v0.10.0 (catalyst) · Dec 2020 · source · release history
- Adds Copy file path command Obsidian Desktop v0.8.13 (catalyst) · Sep 2020 · source · release history
- Sort by creation time option in File Explorer Obsidian Desktop v0.8.10 (catalyst) · Aug 2020 · source · release history
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File explorer adds a
"make a copy"option in the file menu. Obsidian Desktop v0.5.1 (public) · May 2020 · source · release history
+ Editor Status Bar shipped Displays the current editor mode in the status bar and provides a toggle between Live Preview and Source mode. 5 releases · first seen Nov 2020 ▸
release
- Moves editor status core plugin to editor setting and shows icon instead of text Obsidian Desktop v0.15.3 (catalyst) · Jun 2022 · source · release history
- Enables Live Preview by default for new users. Obsidian Desktop v0.15.0 (catalyst) · Jun 2022 · source · release history
- Adds the Editor status Core plugin with a status bar item showing current editor mode and toggling capability Obsidian Desktop v0.13.11 (catalyst) · Dec 2021 · source · release history
- Adds a Tab size setting in editor settings Obsidian Desktop v0.10.0 (catalyst) · Dec 2020 · source · release history
- Adds option to set default edit/preview mode when opening new notes Obsidian Desktop v0.9.13 (catalyst) · Nov 2020 · source · release history
+ Ribbon Customization shipped Allows rearranging and hiding ribbon menu items via drag-and-drop and right-click actions. 4 releases · first seen Dec 2022 ▸
release
- Turn the ribbon on or off for new vaults via Settings → Interface → Show ribbon. Obsidian 1.15.1 Desktop (Early access) (2026-11-03) · Nov 2026 · source · release history
- App ribbon can be hidden via settings or right-click context menu Obsidian Desktop v1.6.2 (public) · Jun 2024 · source · release history
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Adds
hide ribbonoption to settings or via right-click context menu on the app ribbon. Obsidian Desktop v1.6.0 (catalyst) · May 2024 · source · release history - Adds drag-and-drop rearrangement and right-click hiding for Ribbon items, configurable in Settings → Appearance → Ribbon menu Obsidian Desktop v1.1.0 (catalyst) · Dec 2022 · source · release history
+ Deferred PIXI Loading shipped The PIXI graphics global is no longer loaded at startup; it is instead loaded on first graph open, with a loadPixi() function available for plugins that need it earlier. 4 releases · first seen Oct 2026 ▸
Also counts toward: Plugin API support
release
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The
PIXIglobal is now loaded on first graph open rather than at start-up; use loadPixi() to load it earlier. Obsidian 1.15 Desktop (Public) (2026-11-02) · Nov 2026 · source · release history -
The
PIXIglobal is no longer loaded at start-up; it is loaded the first time a graph opens. Use loadPixi() to load it earlier. changelog · Oct 2026 · source · release history -
The
PIXIglobal is no longer loaded at start-up; code that accessed it at startup must now call loadPixi() first. Obsidian 1.15.0 Desktop (Early access) (2026-10-22) · Oct 2026 · source · release history -
Loads the
PIXIglobal on first graph open instead of at start-up; exposes loadPixi() to load it earlier. Obsidian 1.15.0 Desktop (Early access) (2026-10-22) · Oct 2026 · source · release history
+ Quick Look preview for Markdown files on macOS shipped Enables Quick Look previews for Markdown files on macOS, requiring the latest installer. 4 releases · first seen Sep 2026 ▸
release
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Obsidian now appears in the OS Open with menu and can be set as the default app for
.mdfiles; macOS gains Quick Look previews for Markdown files even when Obsidian is closed. Obsidian 1.14 Desktop (Public) (2026-10-05) · Oct 2026 · source · release history - Adds Quick Look previews for Markdown files on macOS (requires latest installer). changelog · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- Adds Quick Look previews for Markdown files on macOS (requires latest installer). Obsidian 1.14.3 Desktop (Early access) (2026-09-29) · Sep 2026 · source · release history
- Added Quick Look previews for Markdown files on macOS Obsidian Desktop v1.14.3 (catalyst) · Sep 2026 · source · release history
+ RTL Interface Support shipped Provides styling updates and documentation to support right-to-left languages, including CSS variable updates and font adjustments. 4 releases · first seen May 2024 ▸
release
- Enables Right-to-left (RTL) languages with flipped swipe gestures and page animations. Obsidian 1.14 Mobile (Public) (2026-10-05) · Oct 2026 · source · release history
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RTL interface mode adds the
.mod-rtlclass to thebodyelement Obsidian Desktop v1.6.2 (public) · Jun 2024 · source · release history - Provides guide for adapting themes/plugins to support RTL interfaces. Obsidian Desktop v1.6.0 (catalyst) · May 2024 · source · release history
- Updates theme support for RTL by switching default monospace on Windows to Cascadia Mono and computing bold based on current text weight. Obsidian Desktop v1.6.0 (catalyst) · May 2024 · source · release history
+ File Explorer full-path search shipped The File Explorer supports searching across the entire vault using full file paths. 3 releases · 1 other source · first seen Apr 2021 ▸
release
- Adds Copy path submenu to the file context menu Obsidian Desktop v1.11.0 (catalyst) · Dec 2025 · source · release history
- Adds global text search capability triggered by right-clicking selected text. Obsidian Desktop v0.12.15 (public) · Aug 2021 · source · release history
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Adds
task:,task-todo:, andtask-done:search queries to filter notes by task status. Obsidian Desktop v0.12.0 (catalyst) · Apr 2021 · source · release history
example
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Search across your entire vault structure using full paths in the File Explorer.
$ Type `-Archive` in the Search box to hide the `Archive` folder and all its contents from results.Obsidian 1.14.4 Desktop (Early access) (2026-10-01) · Oct 2026 · source
+ Onboarding Configuration shipped Allows users to import help documentation or create an empty vault during the initial setup process. 4 releases · first seen May 2020 ▸
release
- The app now defaults to the system language and includes a language picker during onboarding. Obsidian Mobile v1.12.0 (catalyst) · Feb 2026 · source · release history
- Adds a guided vault creation and sync setup experience for new mobile users Obsidian Mobile v1.8.3 (public) · Jan 2025 · source · release history
- Adds a guided experience for new users to create a vault and configure cross-device syncing on first install Obsidian Mobile v1.8.1 (catalyst) · Jan 2025 · source · release history
- Supports importing help docs directly into a new or existing vault during setup. Obsidian Desktop v0.5.0 (public) · May 2020 · source · release history
+ Obsidian URI Daily Note Action shipped Enables opening or creating a daily note via a specific URI action. 4 releases · first seen Sep 2024 ▸
release
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URI actions (
new,open,daily) now support thepaneTypeparameter with valuestab,split, andwindowObsidian Desktop v1.11.4 (public) · Jan 2026 · source · release history -
paneTypeparam added touri:,open:, anddaily:URI actions to control window layout Obsidian Desktop v1.11.2 (catalyst) · Dec 2025 · source · release history -
Introduces the
dailyObsidian URI action to automatically open or create daily notes Obsidian Desktop v1.7.4 (public) · Oct 2024 · source · release history -
Adds
dailyObsidian URI action to automatically open or create your daily note Obsidian Desktop v1.7.2 (catalyst) · Sep 2024 · source · release history
+ Mobile Bottom Navigation shipped Adds a bottom navigation bar on phones with forward/back arrows, tab menus, and quick access to ribbon items. 4 releases · first seen Oct 2022 ▸
release
- Adds the Forward button to the bottom navigation bar. Obsidian Mobile v1.9.2 (catalyst) · Jun 2025 · source · release history
- Switching tabs via mobile navbar should focus the new tab Obsidian Mobile v1.5.8 (public) · Feb 2024 · source · release history
- Enables tabs on phones via the navigation bar button Obsidian Mobile v1.4.1 (public) · Oct 2022 · source · release history
- Adds a new bottom navigation bar on phones with forward/back arrows, tab menu, and quick access to ribbon items Obsidian Mobile v1.4.1 (public) · Oct 2022 · source · release history
+ Android Vault Folders shipped Enables opening arbitrary device folders as vaults on Android devices. 4 releases · first seen Jul 2021 ▸
release
- Adds ability to use Obsidian Mobile on Android without the All files permission by restricting vaults to app storage Obsidian Mobile v1.8.10 (public) · Apr 2025 · source · release history
- Android onboarding flow now allows selecting an existing folder as a vault. Obsidian Mobile v1.8.7 (public) · Feb 2025 · source · release history
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Adds
per-tab historyso each tab maintains its own navigation stack for independent browsing. Obsidian Desktop v0.16.3 (catalyst) · Sep 2022 · source · release history -
Adds Android support for opening arbitrary device folders as vaults via
open folders as vaultssetting Obsidian Mobile v1.0.0 (public) · Jul 2021 · source · release history
+ Outline Drag-and-Drop shipped Allows re-arranging heading sections via drag-and-drop from the Outline pane and generating heading links by dropping outline items into the editor. 4 releases · first seen Jul 2020 ▸
release
- Auto-scroll to current section option in Outline view. Obsidian Desktop v1.8.1 (catalyst) · Jan 2025 · source · release history
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drag and dropto re-arrange heading sections from the Outline pane Obsidian Desktop v0.13.5 (catalyst) · Nov 2021 · source · release history -
drop an outline item into the editor to generate a
heading linkObsidian Desktop v0.13.5 (catalyst) · Nov 2021 · source · release history - Adds a new Outline plugin that shows file structure in a sidebar pane Obsidian Desktop v0.8.1 (public) · Jul 2020 · source · release history
+ Mobile Toolbar Configuration shipped Provides tools for configuring mobile toolbar items, including drag-and-drop reordering and UI updates. 4 releases · first seen Apr 2021 ▸
release
- Fuzzy search for commands when adding them to the mobile toolbar Obsidian Mobile v1.6.2 (public) · Jun 2024 · source · release history
- Fuzzy search for commands when adding them to the mobile toolbar. Obsidian Mobile v1.6.1 (catalyst) · May 2024 · source · release history
- Adds drag-and-drop reordering for items in the mobile toolbar configuration tool Obsidian Mobile v0.0.18 (catalyst) · Apr 2021 · source · release history
- The toolbar has been rewritten; you may need to re-configure the toolbar order. Obsidian Mobile v0.0.18 (catalyst) · Apr 2021 · source · release history
+ Advanced Search Operators shipped Extends search capabilities with line, block, and section subquery operators for granular file content filtering. 4 releases · first seen Dec 2020 ▸
release
- Displays footnote popup on hover over footnote ID in Page preview. Obsidian Desktop v1.6.0 (catalyst) · May 2024 · source · release history
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Enables nested
section:queries to search for sub-headings, using the syntax section:(Heading1 section:(Subheading)). Obsidian Desktop v0.11.7 (catalyst) · Mar 2021 · source · release history - Enables Ctrl/Cmd clicking tags in the tag pane to toggle them as a search filter Obsidian Desktop v0.10.7 (public) · Jan 2021 · source · release history
- Adds line:(...), block:(...), and section:(...) search operators for granular subqueries. Obsidian Desktop v0.10.3 (catalyst) · Dec 2020 · source · release history
+ Note Composer Templates and Timestamps shipped Enables inserting templates, current date, and current time into notes via commands, including the use of placeholder variables in daily notes. 4 releases · first seen May 2021 ▸
release
- Insert template command works inside table cells. Obsidian Desktop v1.5.2 (catalyst) · Dec 2023 · source · release history
- The Insert template command now merges properties from template files into the current note. Obsidian Desktop v1.4.3 (catalyst) · Aug 2023 · source · release history
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{{date}}and{{time}}placeholders in daily notes and zettelkasten prefixer without explicit format syntax Obsidian Desktop v0.12.16 (catalyst) · Sep 2021 · source · release history - Adds commands to insert template, current date, and current time (requires templates core plugin). Obsidian Mobile v0.1.0 (catalyst) · May 2021 · source · release history
+ Note Merging and Splitting shipped Allows users to merge the current note into another one or split/extract content such as sections, headings, or selected text into separate notes. 4 releases · first seen Jun 2021 ▸
release
- Adds Extract to new note context menu item in the note composer for headings, allowing users to pull a heading and its children into a separate file. Obsidian Desktop v0.12.11 (catalyst) · Jul 2021 · source · release history
- Adds command for merging the current note into another one Obsidian Desktop v0.12.6 (catalyst) · Jun 2021 · source · release history
- Adds Note Composer core plugin to merge or split notes quickly Obsidian Desktop v0.12.6 (catalyst) · Jun 2021 · source · release history
- Adds right-click menu option in edit mode to extract selected text into a separate note Obsidian Desktop v0.12.6 (catalyst) · Jun 2021 · source · release history
+ Live Graph View shipped Updates the graph visualization in real-time as files are created, modified, or linked. 4 releases · first seen Apr 2020 ▸
release
- Adds functional Graph view with pinch-to-zoom and draggable/tappable nodes Obsidian Mobile v1.0.0 (public) · Jul 2021 · source · release history
- New core plugin Outgoing links added, providing destinations list and unlinked mentions panel Obsidian Desktop v0.12.4 (public) · May 2021 · source · release history
- Graph view now updates in real time as files are created, removed, or links are changed Obsidian Desktop v0.8.3 (catalyst) · Aug 2020 · source · release history
- Graph view: you can now drag your mouse to pan Obsidian Desktop v0.1.0 (public) · Apr 2020 · source · release history
+ Published Site Search shipped Adds full-text search capabilities to published Obsidian sites, including support for multiple word queries via quotation marks. 3 releases · first seen Mar 2024 ▸
release
- New iOS 26 Native Quick Capture lets you capture notes from the Lock Screen, Control Center, or Shortcuts without waiting for your vault to load. Obsidian 1.14.0 Mobile (Early access) (2026-09-02) · Sep 2026 · source · release history
- Adds full-text search capability to published sites Obsidian 2024.03.05 Publish (public) · Mar 2024 · source · release history
- Enables multiple word queries using quotation marks in the search bar Obsidian 2024.03.05 Publish (public) · Mar 2024 · source · release history
+ Inline Title Display shipped Shows the full note title directly within the note content area at the top of the document. 3 releases · first seen Aug 2022 ▸
release
- Adds new menu items Toggle line numbers and Toggle inline title when right-clicking empty space in the Editor Obsidian Desktop v1.12.0 (catalyst) · Feb 2026 · source · release history
- Adds Show inline title setting in Settings → Appearance to display note titles within content Obsidian Desktop v1.0.0 (public) · Oct 2022 · source · release history
- Adds Inline Title display that shows the full note title within the note content itself Obsidian Desktop v0.16.0 (catalyst) · Aug 2022 · source · release history
+ Footnotes View shipped Adds a dedicated sidebar tab for managing footnotes without losing place in the note. 3 releases · first seen Dec 2021 ▸
release
- Adds Footnotes core plugin providing a new sidebar tab for managing footnotes Obsidian Desktop v1.9.10 (public) · Aug 2025 · source · release history
- Adds Footnotes view core plugin adding a new sidebar tab for managing footnotes without losing place in the note Obsidian Desktop v1.9.0 (catalyst) · May 2025 · source · release history
- Improved parsing of footnote references and definitions. Obsidian Desktop v0.13.15 (catalyst) · Dec 2021 · source · release history
+ External File Sharing shipped Enables sharing the currently open file to other applications on the device via a core plugin action. 3 releases · first seen Apr 2021 ▸
release
- Adds an all-new PDF viewer to Obsidian Desktop Obsidian Desktop v1.3 (catalyst) · May 2023 · source · release history
- Renames the Open in default app menu option to Share Obsidian Mobile v0.1.4 (catalyst) · Jul 2021 · source · release history
- Adds ability to share the current open file to other apps via the Open in default app core plugin Obsidian Mobile v0.0.18 (catalyst) · Apr 2021 · source · release history
+ Unified Drop Targets shipped Supports dropping files onto various UI elements to trigger context-aware actions like opening, moving, or linking. 3 releases · first seen Dec 2020 ▸
release
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bookmarksview now supports dragging links from editors to save bookmarks, dropping headigs from the Outline view to save them, and dragging items out to open in new tabs Obsidian Desktop v1.2.3 (catalyst) · Apr 2023 · source · release history - Allows dropping files on any pane while holding Alt to open them there Obsidian Desktop v0.11.0 (public) · Feb 2021 · source · release history
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Enables dropping files onto folders to move them, onto panes to open them, into editors to link them, or to other apps to generate
obsidian://links Obsidian Desktop v0.10.0 (catalyst) · Dec 2020 · source · release history
+ Timelapse Graph Visualization shipped Provides commands to initiate and control timelapse animations of the graph view. 3 releases · first seen Feb 2021 ▸
release
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New
timelapsebutton added to the Display section settings panel (also available via magic wand shortcut) Obsidian Desktop v0.12.13 (catalyst) · Aug 2021 · source · release history - Graph view timelapse now animates according to the note’s creation date and fills in gradually from empty Obsidian Desktop v0.12.13 (catalyst) · Aug 2021 · source · release history
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timelapse: startcommand to initiate a timelapse graph animation Obsidian Desktop v0.11.4 (catalyst) · Feb 2021 · source · release history
+ Onboarding and Account Updates shipped Adds a password reset option to onboarding, improved Sync clarity in the onboarding flow, and feedback banners for high-usage users. 2 releases · first seen May 2025 ▸
release
- Signing up for an account on mobile now opens in a sheet that slides up from the bottom. Obsidian 1.15.1 Mobile (Early access) (2026-11-03) · Nov 2026 · source · release history
- Allows resetting an Obsidian account password from the initial onboarding flow Obsidian Mobile v1.9.0 (catalyst) · May 2025 · source · release history
+ Sliding Sidebars Removal shipped The 'Sliding sidebars' setting and its associated `slidingSidebar` config option have been removed from the application. 2 releases · first seen Nov 2026 ▸
release
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The
slidingSidebarconfig option has been removed. Obsidian 1.15.1 Mobile (Early access) (2026-11-03) · Nov 2026 · source · release history - The Sliding sidebars setting has been removed. Obsidian 1.15.1 Mobile (Early access) (2026-11-03) · Nov 2026 · source · release history
+ Vim Extended Command Support shipped Adds Vim commands and features including `g?`, `:put`, search-pattern ranges in `:` commands, Vim-style regexes via `:set nopcre`, and `<A-…>` key mappings on macOS. 2 releases · first seen Oct 2026 ▸
release
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Vim mode now supports
g?,:put, search patterns in:ranges such as:/foo/,/bar/d, Vim-style regexes with:set nopcre, and<A-…>mappings on macOS. Obsidian 1.15 Desktop (Public) (2026-11-02) · Nov 2026 · source · release history -
Vim: Adds
g?,:put, search patterns in:ranges (e.g.:/foo/,/bar/d), Vim-style regexes with:set nopcre, and<A-…>mappings on macOS. changelog · Oct 2026 · source · release history
+ Outline and Outgoing Links for external files shipped Allows the Outline and Outgoing Links views to function for files opened from outside the vault. 2 releases · first seen Oct 2026 ▸
release
- The Outline and Outgoing links views now work for files opened from outside the vault. changelog · Oct 2026 · source · release history
- Enables the Outline and Outgoing Links views to work for files opened from outside the vault. Obsidian 1.14.4 Desktop (Early access) (2026-10-01) · Oct 2026 · source · release history
+ Document icons for vault file types shipped Adds OS-level document icons on macOS and Windows for .md, .base, and .canvas files. 2 releases · first seen Sep 2026 ▸
release
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Adds document icons on macOS and Windows for
.md,.base, and.canvasfiles. changelog · Oct 2026 · source · release history -
Adds document icons on macOS and Windows for
.md,.base, and.canvasfiles. Obsidian 1.14.3 Desktop (Early access) (2026-09-29) · Sep 2026 · source · release history
+ Text Size Scaling Controls shipped Provides commands and developer options to scale application text size according to system preferences or manual adjustments. 1 release · 1 other source · first seen Sep 2026 ▸
release
- Added Increase font size and Decrease font size commands Obsidian Desktop v1.14.3 (catalyst) · Sep 2026 · source · release history
example
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Use the new developer flag to enforce system preferred text size scaling in a dev build.
$ obsidian --font-preferred-sizeObsidian 1.14.1 Mobile (Early access) (2026-09-08) · Sep 2026 · source
+ Bases Lists View shipped Displays base entries as nested bulleted or numbered lists with multi-line content and property support. 2 releases · first seen Oct 2025 ▸
release
- New List view for bulleted/numbered lists with nested properties support. Obsidian Desktop v1.10.3 (public) · Nov 2025 · source · release history
- Introduces new List view displaying files as bulleted/numbered lists supporting multi-line content Obsidian Desktop v1.10.0 (catalyst) · Oct 2025 · source · release history
+ Maps Visualization Plugin shipped Official plugin for visualizing base entries geographically on a map. 2 releases · first seen Oct 2025 ▸
release
- New Maps plugin to visualize base entries on a map. Obsidian Desktop v1.10.3 (public) · Nov 2025 · source · release history
- New official Maps plugin for visualizing base entries on a map Obsidian Desktop v1.10.0 (catalyst) · Oct 2025 · source · release history
+ Bases Formula Option Types shipped Extends the Bases scripting API with new option types (FormulaOption, FileOption, FolderOption) and hide callbacks. 2 releases · first seen Oct 2025 ▸
Also counts toward: Scripting API
release
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Introduces
FormulaOption,FileOption, andFolderOptionas option types for base views. Obsidian Desktop v1.10.2 (catalyst) · Oct 2025 · source · release history -
Adds
BaseOption.shouldHidecallback to hide options based on other options. Obsidian Desktop v1.10.2 (catalyst) · Oct 2025 · source · release history
+ Android Private Storage Support shipped Allows storing Obsidian vaults in the app's private storage on Android, eliminating the need for the 'All files' permission. 2 releases · first seen Apr 2025 ▸
release
- Adds Copy path and Copy relative path options to link context menus in the File Explorer Obsidian Desktop v1.9.8 (catalyst) · Aug 2025 · source · release history
- Adds the ability to store Obsidian vaults inside the app's private storage on Android, eliminating the need for the All files permission. Obsidian Mobile v1.8.10 (catalyst) · Apr 2025 · source · release history
+ Bases Function Deprecation shipped Removes the checkbox() function and renames String#icon() to a global icon(). 2 releases · first seen Jun 2025 ▸
release
- String#icon() has been removed in favor of a new global function: icon(). Obsidian Desktop v1.9.5 (catalyst) · Jul 2025 · source · release history
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The checkbox() function has been removed.Obsidian Desktop v1.9.4 (catalyst) · Jun 2025 · source · release history
+ Syntax Highlighting shipped Applies color-coded highlighting to fenced code blocks when a language identifier is specified. 2 releases · first seen May 2020 ▸
release
- Bases gains a new formula editor with syntax highlighting, autocomplete, and documentation display. Obsidian Desktop v1.9.5 (catalyst) · Jul 2025 · source · release history
- Adds syntax highlighting for fenced code blocks when a language is specified (e.g. js) Obsidian Desktop v0.5.2 (public) · May 2020 · source · release history
+ Bases Formula Syntax Updates shipped Updates Bases formula syntax including the removal of dateBefore() in favor of operators and introduction of chainable property access. 2 releases · first seen Jun 2025 ▸
release
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Replaces dateBefore() function with
<comparison operators for dates Obsidian Desktop v1.9.2 (catalyst) · Jun 2025 · source · release history - Adds chainable property access like property.split(' ').sort()[0].lower() Obsidian Desktop v1.9.2 (catalyst) · Jun 2025 · source · release history
+ Bases File Format Migration shipped Handles migration of .base file formats and function naming conventions from snake_case to camelCase. 2 releases · first seen May 2025 ▸
release
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Built-in Bases functions are renamed from snake_case to camelCase; existing
.basefiles with old syntax will fail until corrected. Obsidian Desktop v1.9.1 (catalyst) · May 2025 · source · release history - Renames built-in Bases functions from snake_case to camelCase, affecting all existing filters and formulas Obsidian Desktop v1.9.1 (catalyst) · May 2025 · source · release history
+ Mobile Sidebar Toggle Support shipped Enables toggle left/right sidebar commands to work on mobile phones. 2 releases · first seen Feb 2025 ▸
release
- Toggle left sidebar and Toggle right sidebar commands now work on phones. Obsidian Mobile v1.8.7 (public) · Feb 2025 · source · release history
- Toggle left sidebar and Toggle right sidebar commands now work on phones Obsidian Mobile v1.8.6 (catalyst) · Feb 2025 · source · release history
+ File Explorer Metadata Display shipped Shows folder and file counts plus file creation/modification times in the File Explorer context menu. 2 releases · first seen Dec 2020 ▸
release
- Shows folder and file counts plus file creation/modification times in the file explorer context menu Obsidian Mobile v1.8.3 (public) · Jan 2025 · source · release history
- Adds file created and modified time hover tooltips in the file explorer. Obsidian Desktop v0.10.3 (catalyst) · Dec 2020 · source · release history
+ File Explorer Auto-Reveal shipped Adds an option in the File Explorer to automatically reveal the active file when navigating. 2 releases · first seen Dec 2020 ▸
release
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File Explorer option to
auto-reveal the active filewhen navigating Obsidian Desktop v1.8.2 (catalyst) · Jan 2025 · source · release history - Adds Ctrl/Cmd hover interaction in the file explorer to preview file contents Obsidian Desktop v0.9.21 (catalyst) · Dec 2020 · source · release history
+ Inline Page Preview Editing shipped Enables direct editing of notes when clicking inside a page preview in hover or search views. 2 releases · first seen Aug 2024 ▸
release
- Enables direct editing of pages from preview hover without opening the note, with improved focus retention Obsidian Desktop v1.7.4 (public) · Oct 2024 · source · release history
- Enables in-place editing by clicking inside a page preview Obsidian Desktop v1.7.0 (catalyst) · Aug 2024 · source · release history
+ External Content Embedding shipped Allows plugins to embed external content using webview tags on desktop platforms. 2 releases · first seen Mar 2022 ▸
release
- Adds support for x.com embeds alongside twitter.com Obsidian Desktop v1.7.0 (catalyst) · Aug 2024 · source · release history
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Plugins can use
<webview>tags to embed external content (Electron/desktop only) Obsidian Desktop v0.14.3 (catalyst) · Mar 2022 · source · release history
+ Caret Color Styling shipped Adds a CSS variable for customizing the caret color in the editor. 2 releases · first seen May 2024 ▸
release
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Added
--caret-colorCSS variable for styling caret color Obsidian Desktop v1.6.2 (public) · Jun 2024 · source · release history -
Adds
--caret-colorCSS variable for caret styling. Obsidian Desktop v1.6.0 (catalyst) · May 2024 · source · release history
+ Link Weight Styling shipped Adds a CSS variable for controlling link weight styling in the interface. 2 releases · first seen May 2024 ▸
release
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Added
--link-weightCSS variable for link styling Obsidian Desktop v1.6.2 (public) · Jun 2024 · source · release history -
Adds
--link-weightCSS variable. Obsidian Desktop v1.6.0 (catalyst) · May 2024 · source · release history
+ Mobile Status Bar Sync Menu shipped Configures the mobile status bar click action to open the Sync menu instead of the activity log. 2 releases · first seen May 2024 ▸
release
- Clicking the statusbar item now always shows the Sync menu instead of opening the activity log Obsidian Desktop v1.6.2 (public) · Jun 2024 · source · release history
- Makes status bar click always show Sync menu instead of activity log. Obsidian Desktop v1.6.0 (catalyst) · May 2024 · source · release history
+ Property Type Hot Reloading shipped Automatically reloads property types when settings are modified outside the application. 2 releases · first seen May 2024 ▸
release
- Hotkeys and property types are automatically reloaded if settings are modified outside Obsidian Obsidian Desktop v1.6.2 (public) · Jun 2024 · source · release history
- Automatically reloads hotkeys and property types when settings are modified outside Obsidian. Obsidian Desktop v1.6.0 (catalyst) · May 2024 · source · release history
+ Sync Activity Log Command shipped Adds a command-line accessible entry point to view the Sync activity log. 2 releases · first seen May 2024 ▸
Also counts toward: Command-line interface
release
- Added command to open the activity log in Sync Obsidian Desktop v1.6.2 (public) · Jun 2024 · source · release history
- Adds command to open Sync activity log. Obsidian Desktop v1.6.0 (catalyst) · May 2024 · source · release history
+ Sync Storage Purge shipped Provides a mechanism to purge Sync storage when capacity exceeds defined thresholds, such as 95%. 2 releases · first seen May 2024 ▸
release
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purgebutton now appears if storage is more than 95% full in Sync Obsidian Desktop v1.6.2 (public) · Jun 2024 · source · release history - Adds Purge button when Sync storage exceeds 95% capacity. Obsidian Desktop v1.6.0 (catalyst) · May 2024 · source · release history
+ UI Language Attribute shipped Adds a language attribute to the HTML element to enable language-specific CSS rules. 2 releases · first seen May 2024 ▸
release
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Language-specific CSS rules can be added using the
langattribute on thehtmlelement Obsidian Desktop v1.6.2 (public) · Jun 2024 · source · release history -
Adds
langattribute with user interface language to html element for language-specific CSS rules. Obsidian Desktop v1.6.0 (catalyst) · May 2024 · source · release history
+ Publish Custom CSS shipped Allows uploading custom CSS files (obsidian.css or publish.css) to style published vaults. 2 releases · first seen Oct 2020 ▸
release
- Adds the new Obsidian Publish default theme Obsidian 2023.02.27 Publish (public) · Feb 2023 · source · release history
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Adds support for custom CSS styling in Obsidian Publish by uploading
obsidian.cssorpublish.cssObsidian Desktop v0.9.4 (public) · Oct 2020 · source · release history
+ Canvas Screenshot Copying shipped Adds a context menu option to copy the current canvas view as an image to the clipboard. 2 releases · first seen Dec 2022 ▸
release
- Adds a command to export your canvas as an image Obsidian Desktop v1.1.8 (catalyst) · Dec 2022 · source · release history
- Adds copy screenshot menu item to the Canvas context menu Obsidian Desktop v1.1.4 (catalyst) · Dec 2022 · source · release history
+ Canvas Card Narrowing shipped Limits the displayed content of a file card to a specific heading within the source note. 2 releases · first seen May 2021 ▸
release
- Added Narrow menu option to file cards to limit content to the selected heading Obsidian Desktop v1.1.3 (catalyst) · Dec 2022 · source · release history
- Allows adding global (non-editor) commands to the toolbar. Obsidian Mobile v0.1.0 (catalyst) · May 2021 · source · release history
+ Tab Stacks shipped Groups related tabs into stacks to reduce clutter in the workspace tab bar. 2 releases · first seen Sep 2022 ▸
release
- Adds Tab stacks as an alternative view for tab groups Obsidian Desktop v1.0.0 (public) · Oct 2022 · source · release history
- Adds Tab Stacks to group tabs in an alternative view layout Obsidian Desktop v0.16.2 (catalyst) · Sep 2022 · source · release history
+ Spell Checking shipped Integrates a spellchecker into the editor to identify and flag spelling errors. 2 releases · first seen Jun 2020 ▸
release
- Context menu under cursor now displays spellcheck options for styled text (headings, bold/italics) Obsidian Desktop v0.14.6 (public) · Apr 2022 · source · release history
- Integrates spellchecker (initially US/English only), enabled via Settings > Editor Obsidian Desktop v0.7.4 (public) · Jun 2020 · source · release history
+ Plugin Context Menu API shipped Provides an event hook for plugins to add custom options to the editor context menu. 2 releases · first seen Jun 2021 ▸
Also counts toward: Plugin API support
release
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Enables all new
cm6-compatible pluginsto run on the mobile client Obsidian Mobile v1.1.0 (public) · Feb 2022 · source · release history -
Adds
editor-menuevent on Workspace for plugins to add options to the editor context menu Obsidian Desktop v0.12.6 (catalyst) · Jun 2021 · source · release history
+ Edit Mode Link Navigation shipped Allows users to navigate to linked files by clicking on them directly within edit mode. 2 releases · first seen Apr 2021 ▸
release
- Changes Live Preview link behavior: standard click now opens link directly instead of requiring Ctrl/Cmd+Click Obsidian Desktop v0.13.25 (catalyst) · Feb 2022 · source · release history
- Enables navigation from click-to-popup on links in edit mode Obsidian Mobile v0.0.18 (catalyst) · Apr 2021 · source · release history
+ Plugin HTTP Requests shipped Provides a request API that performs HTTP requests without being subject to CORS restrictions. 2 releases · first seen Jul 2021 ▸
Also counts toward: Plugin API support
release
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Adds
requestUrlAPI function returning HTTP status, headers, and getters for arrayBuffer, json, and text Obsidian Desktop v0.13.25 (catalyst) · Feb 2022 · source · release history - Adds a request() API that performs HTTP requests without CORS restrictions. Obsidian Desktop v0.12.11 (catalyst) · Jul 2021 · source · release history
+ Sliding Windows Navigation shipped Provides a navigation mode where following links opens files in adjacent panes rather than replacing the current view. 2 releases · first seen Oct 2020 ▸
release
- Enable middle-click to open internal links in new panes instead of replacing the current view Obsidian Desktop v0.13.11 (catalyst) · Dec 2021 · source · release history
- Adds sliding windows navigation mode that opens links beside the current page instead of replacing it Obsidian Desktop v0.9.4 (public) · Oct 2020 · source · release history
+ Graph Pane Separation shipped Allows the graph view to be opened in a separate pane or window without replacing the current editor content. 1 release · 1 other source · first seen Jul 2021 ▸
release
- Allows opening the graph view in a new pane by Ctrl/Cmd+Clicking the graph ribbon icon. Obsidian Desktop v0.12.11 (catalyst) · Jul 2021 · source · release history
example
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Open the graph view in a separate window-like pane instead of replacing the current editor area.
$ Ctrl/Cmd+Click the graph view ribbon iconObsidian Desktop v0.12.11 (catalyst) · Jul 2021 · source
+ Mobile Graph View shipped Brings interactive graph visualization to mobile devices with support for pinch-to-zoom and draggable nodes. 2 releases · first seen Oct 2020 ▸
release
- Adds functional Graph view with pinch-to-zoom and draggable/tappable nodes Obsidian Mobile v1.0.0 (public) · Jul 2021 · source · release history
- Allows global search results to be copied as wikilinks or list formats Obsidian Desktop v0.9.3 (public) · Oct 2020 · source · release history
+ Unlinked References shipped Provides a panel displaying mentions of the current file that exist in other notes but are not yet linked to it. 2 releases · first seen Apr 2020 ▸
release
- New core plugin Outgoing links added, providing destinations list and unlinked mentions panel Obsidian Desktop v0.12.4 (public) · May 2021 · source · release history
- Adds hover-to-link option for unlinked mentions in backlinks Obsidian Desktop v0.4.0 (public) · Apr 2020 · source · release history
+ Task Customization shipped Allows any character within square brackets to mark tasks as completed, extending beyond the standard checklist syntax. 2 releases · first seen Apr 2020 ▸
release
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Allows any character in
[x](e.g.,[o]) to mark a task as completed. Obsidian Desktop v0.12.0 (catalyst) · Apr 2021 · source · release history - Checkbox task list format (GitHub flavored Markdown) is now supported Obsidian Desktop v0.3.0 (public) · Apr 2020 · source · release history
+ Comment Syntax Support shipped Introduces %% syntax for hidden comments that still support backlinks and tag search in preview. 2 releases · first seen Feb 2021 ▸
release
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Adds command
Ctrl/Cmd + /to toggle Markdown comments Obsidian Desktop v0.11.1 (catalyst) · Feb 2021 · source · release history -
Adds
%%comment syntax that is hidden in preview but supports backlinks and tag search Obsidian Desktop v0.10.12 (catalyst) · Feb 2021 · source · release history
+ Unlinked File Support shipped Allows viewing and linking to files with unrecognized extensions by automatically creating parent folders if necessary. 2 releases · first seen Jan 2021 ▸
release
- Creates missing parent folder structure automatically when clicking unlinked note links Obsidian Desktop v0.11.1 (catalyst) · Feb 2021 · source · release history
- Detect all file extensions option in settings allows viewing and linking unrecognized files Obsidian Desktop v0.10.10 (catalyst) · Jan 2021 · source · release history
+ Format Converter plugin shipped Converts notes from legacy formats; old format options have been removed from the converter. 1 release · first seen Oct 2026 ▸
release
- Format converter: old formats have been removed from the converter plugin. Obsidian 1.14 Desktop (Public) (2026-10-05) · Oct 2026 · source · release history
+ Localized Documentation Routing shipped Routes all in-application help and documentation links to the user's preferred language version of the vendor website. 1 release · first seen Sep 2026 ▸
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- All in-app links now route to the localized version of the Obsidian website. changelog · Sep 2026 · source · release history
+ Android App Exit Behavior shipped Changes the Android app exit via 'back' button to minimize the app instead of quitting. 1 release · first seen Jul 2025 ▸
release
- Changes Android app exit via back button to minimize the app instead of quitting Obsidian Mobile v1.9.5 (catalyst) · Jul 2025 · source · release history
+ Navbar Button Function Change shipped Changes the + button in the navbar to open a new tab instead of its previous function. 1 release · first seen Jun 2025 ▸
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+button in the navbar now opens a new tab instead of its previous function. Obsidian Mobile v1.9.4 (catalyst) · Jun 2025 · source · release history
+ Android Edge-to-Edge UI shipped Updates the Android app interface to be edge-to-edge, fitting the status bar and navigation bar with the rest of the app. 1 release · first seen May 2025 ▸
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- Android app is now edge-to-edge, ensuring the status bar and navigation bar fit with the rest of the app interface Obsidian Mobile v1.9.0 (catalyst) · May 2025 · source · release history
+ Live Site Preview shipped Adds page preview indicators in tab headers and commands to open the current note's published version. 1 release · first seen Jan 2025 ▸
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- Obsidian Publish now includes a new command, “Open in live site,” to open the current live version of a note. Obsidian Desktop v1.8.3 (public) · Jan 2025 · source · release history
+ Command Palette Prioritization shipped Moves recently used commands to the top of the command palette for faster access. 1 release · first seen Jan 2025 ▸
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- Moves recently used commands to the top of the command palette for faster access Obsidian Desktop v1.8.3 (catalyst) · Jan 2025 · source · release history
+ Editor Comment Command shipped Adds a quick text commenting option to the editor context menu under the Format submenu. 1 release · first seen Jan 2025 ▸
release
- Adds a Comment option to the editor context menu under the Format submenu for quick text commenting Obsidian Desktop v1.8.3 (catalyst) · Jan 2025 · source · release history
+ Data URI Attachment Support shipped Extends the Download attachment command to support data: base64 URIs. 1 release · first seen Jan 2025 ▸
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data: base64URI support in the Download attachment command. Obsidian Desktop v1.8.1 (catalyst) · Jan 2025 · source · release history
+ Web Viewer Save Command shipped Adds a command within the Web viewer to convert pages to Markdown and save them to the vault. 1 release · first seen Jan 2025 ▸
release
- Save to vault command in the Web viewer to convert pages to Markdown. Obsidian Desktop v1.8.1 (catalyst) · Jan 2025 · source · release history
+ Publish Current File Command shipped Adds a command to publish the currently active file directly to an Obsidian Publish site. 1 release · first seen Jun 2024 ▸
release
- Added Publish current file command and menu item to Obsidian Publish Obsidian Desktop v1.6.4 (catalyst) · Jun 2024 · source · release history
+ Table Cell Selection shipped Allows selecting table cells by dragging the caret or pointer within the editor. 1 release · first seen Jun 2024 ▸
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- Select table cells by dragging the caret Obsidian Mobile v1.6.2 (public) · Jun 2024 · source · release history
+ System Default Fonts shipped Offers system default font options for Windows and Linux users to align the editor appearance with the OS. 1 release · first seen Mar 2024 ▸
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- Provides system default font options for Windows and Linux Obsidian Desktop v1.5.11 (public) · Mar 2024 · source · release history
+ Workspace Switcher Metadata shipped Displays the last modified time for each workspace in the switcher view to aid in identification. 1 release · first seen Mar 2024 ▸
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- Workspaces switcher now displays the last modified time for each workspace. Obsidian Desktop v1.5.11 (catalyst) · Mar 2024 · source · release history
+ Mobile Quick Action Customization shipped Allows users to disable the mobile pull-down gesture used for quick actions. 1 release · first seen Feb 2024 ▸
release
- Enables users to disable the mobile quick action (pull-down gesture). Obsidian Mobile v1.5.4 (catalyst) · Feb 2024 · source · release history
+ Canvas Auto-Organization shipped Automatically distributes and aligns canvas cards using vertical/horizontal distribution or stacking options. 1 release · first seen Dec 2022 ▸
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- Adds vertical/horizontal distribution, stacking, and auto-organize options in Canvas toolbar Obsidian Desktop v1.1.5 (catalyst) · Dec 2022 · source · release history
+ Canvas Card Label Linking shipped Allows opening linked web pages in an external browser by clicking the card label with a modifier key. 1 release · first seen Dec 2022 ▸
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Adds
Ctrl/Cmd+click card label to open linked web pages in the browser Obsidian Desktop v1.1.5 (catalyst) · Dec 2022 · source · release history
+ Canvas Distribution Tools shipped Provides vertical/horizontal distribution and stacking options for organizing canvas cards. 1 release · first seen Dec 2022 ▸
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- Adds vertical/horizontal distribution, stacking, and auto-organize options in Canvas toolbar Obsidian Desktop v1.1.5 (catalyst) · Dec 2022 · source · release history
+ Canvas Source Linking shipped Adds context menu actions to navigate between linked web page cards and their source content on the canvas. 1 release · first seen Dec 2022 ▸
release
- Adds Go to source and Go to target context menu items on canvas connections Obsidian Desktop v1.1.5 (catalyst) · Dec 2022 · source · release history
+ Canvas Web Page Interactions shipped Enables right-click actions on web page cards, including reloading the page or copying its URL. 1 release · first seen Dec 2022 ▸
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- Enables right-click actions on web page cards in Canvas, including copying the URL or reloading the page Obsidian Desktop v1.1.4 (catalyst) · Dec 2022 · source · release history
+ Canvas Color Theme Support shipped Allows the Canvas color palette to be themeable, including a custom color slot. 1 release · first seen Dec 2022 ▸
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- Canvas color palette is now themeable with a new 7th slot for custom colors via a color picker Obsidian Desktop v1.1.3 (catalyst) · Dec 2022 · source · release history
+ Canvas Connection Menu shipped Displays a menu of outgoing links when dragging connection lines from file cards to facilitate quick linking. 1 release · first seen Dec 2022 ▸
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- Dragged connection lines from file cards show a menu of outgoing links for quick addition Obsidian Desktop v1.1.3 (catalyst) · Dec 2022 · source · release history
+ Canvas External URL Pasting shipped Allows pasting external web URLs directly onto the canvas as interactive web page cards. 1 release · first seen Dec 2022 ▸
release
- Added Paste as web URL menu item to insert external links into Canvas Obsidian Desktop v1.1.3 (catalyst) · Dec 2022 · source · release history
+ Plugin Funding Support shipped Displays donation URLs for plugins in the gallery via the `fundingUrl` manifest field. 1 release · first seen Dec 2022 ▸
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Adds support for
fundingUrlin the plugin manifest to display donation URLs in the plugin gallery Obsidian Desktop v1.1.0 (catalyst) · Dec 2022 · source · release history
+ Plugin Sort by Last Updated shipped Sorts the plugin list by recently updated plugins to prioritize updates and changes. 1 release · first seen Dec 2022 ▸
release
- Enables sorting plugins by Recently updated in the plugin list Obsidian Desktop v1.1.0 (catalyst) · Dec 2022 · source · release history
+ Mobile Haptic Feedback shipped Provides haptic feedback for context menus and pull-down menus on mobile devices. 1 release · first seen Oct 2022 ▸
release
- Adds haptic feedback for the context menu and pull-down menu on phones Obsidian Mobile v1.4.1 (public) · Oct 2022 · source · release history
+ Frameless Window Mode shipped Offers a frameless window option with customizable borders or native OS frames in settings. 1 release · first seen Aug 2022 ▸
release
- Adds Frameless window mode by default with options for custom window frame or native OS frame in settings Obsidian Desktop v0.16.0 (catalyst) · Aug 2022 · source · release history
+ Publish Site Collaboration UI shipped Provides a user interface in Publish settings to manage site collaboration and access controls. 1 release · first seen May 2022 ▸
release
- Adds configuration of included and excluded folders in the Publish settings to control which pages are published Obsidian Desktop v0.14.8 (catalyst) · May 2022 · source · release history
+ Collaborative Publishing shipped Allows multiple users to publish to the same Obsidian Publish site through shared configuration options. 1 release · first seen Apr 2022 ▸
release
- Adds Adapt to system option in Appearance settings so the theme follows OS light/dark changes Obsidian Desktop v0.14.7 (catalyst) · Apr 2022 · source · release history
+ Plugin Content Rendering shipped Ensures content generated by plugin custom handlers is rendered correctly in both Live Preview and Reading view. 1 release · first seen Dec 2021 ▸
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- Embedded content generated by plugin custom handlers (like image in Admonitions and Dataview) are now rendered in both Live Preview and Reading view. Obsidian Desktop v0.13.15 (catalyst) · Dec 2021 · source · release history
+ Cross-Pane Editor Mode Sync shipped Ensures that changing the default edit mode applies automatically to all existing panes in the workspace. 1 release · first seen Dec 2021 ▸
release
- Default edit mode setting now automatically applies to all panes when changing between Live Preview and Source mode. Obsidian Desktop v0.13.14 (public) · Dec 2021 · source · release history
+ Live Preview Link Styling shipped Visually distinguishes links to non-existent files in Live Preview by rendering them dimmer than standard links. 1 release · first seen Dec 2021 ▸
release
- Improve Live Preview rendering by making internal links to non-existent files appear dimmer than regular links Obsidian Desktop v0.13.11 (catalyst) · Dec 2021 · source · release history
+ Task CSS Attribute Update shipped Moves the data-task attribute from individual spans to the line element for list items with checkboxes to improve CSS styling. 1 release · first seen Dec 2021 ▸
release
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The
data-taskCSS class has been moved to the line element, rather than being on each piece ofspan. Obsidian Desktop v0.13.8 (catalyst) · Dec 2021 · source · release history
+ Global Text Search shipped Provides a global search capability triggered by right-clicking selected text in the document. 1 release · first seen Aug 2021 ▸
release
- Adds global text search capability triggered by right-clicking selected text. Obsidian Desktop v0.12.15 (public) · Aug 2021 · source · release history
+ Graph View CSS Styling shipped Applies a specific CSS class to the currently focused file node in the Graph View for custom styling. 1 release · first seen Jul 2021 ▸
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graph-view.color-fill-focusedCSS class enables custom colors for the currently focused file in Graph View Obsidian Desktop v0.12.12 (public) · Jul 2021 · source · release history
+ Publish Front Matter Control shipped Uses YAML front matter flags to control auto-selection and visibility of notes during publishing workflows. 1 release · first seen Jul 2021 ▸
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publish: trueorpublish: falseYAML frontmatter flags control auto-selection and visibility during publishing workflows Obsidian Desktop v0.12.12 (public) · Jul 2021 · source · release history
+ Theme File Restructuring shipped Removes support for the legacy obsidian.css file in favor of storing themes within a dedicated .obsidian/themes directory. 1 release · first seen Jul 2021 ▸
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The legacy
obsidian.cssfile is no longer supported; move to.obsidian/themes/<theme_name>.cssinstead. Obsidian Desktop v0.12.12 (public) · Jul 2021 · source · release history
+ Android Content Sharing shipped Handles incoming content such as text, links, images, and PDFs from other apps, allowing insertion into specific notes or daily notes. 1 release · first seen Jul 2021 ▸
release
- Adds Android content sharing handler for text, links, images, and PDFs with insertion targets (current note, specific note, or daily note) Obsidian Mobile v1.0.0 (public) · Jul 2021 · source · release history
+ Unlinked File Creation shipped Allows the Quick Switcher to create and link to files that do not yet exist within the vault. 1 release · first seen May 2021 ▸
release
- Quick switcher now supports linking to files that haven't been created yet Obsidian Desktop v0.12.4 (public) · May 2021 · source · release history
+ Editor Text Folding shipped Allows collapsing and expanding sections of text or code in the editor to focus on relevant content. 1 release · first seen Apr 2021 ▸
release
- Implements folding support in edit mode Obsidian Mobile v0.0.18 (catalyst) · Apr 2021 · source · release history
+ Inline Backlinks shipped Displays backlink information directly within the document preview mode via a dedicated menu option. 1 release · first seen Apr 2021 ▸
release
- Enables display of backlinks inline within the document preview mode via the more options menu. Obsidian Desktop v0.12.0 (catalyst) · Apr 2021 · source · release history
+ Mobile Publish Access shipped Allows users to access and manage their published vaults directly from the mobile interface. 1 release · first seen Apr 2021 ▸
release
- Enables access to Obsidian Publish directly from the mobile interface. Obsidian Mobile v0.0.16 (catalyst) · Apr 2021 · source · release history
+ GPU Acceleration Toggle shipped Adds an option to disable GPU acceleration in settings to resolve graphical issues on specific operating systems. 1 release · first seen Mar 2021 ▸
release
- Adds an option to disable GPU acceleration in settings to resolve kernel panics and graphical glitches on MacOS. Obsidian Desktop v0.11.7 (catalyst) · Mar 2021 · source · release history
+ PDF Page Jumping shipped Supports linking to specific pages within PDF files using fragment identifiers like #page=number. 1 release · first seen Jan 2021 ▸
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Adds
#page=numberfragment support to PDF links like[[My file.pdf#page=3]]for jumping to specific pages. Obsidian Desktop v0.10.8 (public) · Jan 2021 · source · release history
+ Publish Password Protection shipped Enables restricting access to published vaults or pages using one or multiple passwords. 1 release · first seen Jan 2021 ▸
release
- Allows Obsidian Publish sites to restrict access using one or multiple passwords. Obsidian Desktop v0.10.8 (public) · Jan 2021 · source · release history
+ Block ID Upgrade Tool shipped Provides a plugin-based tool to migrate legacy block reference formats to the new caret syntax across the vault. 1 release · first seen Oct 2020 ▸
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release
- The conversion tool for existing block references requires using the Markdown format importer plugin and operating on the whole vault, with a backup recommended. Obsidian Desktop v0.9.6 (public) · Oct 2020 · source · release history
+ Publish Backlinks shipped Displays a toggleable section at the end of published pages showing which local notes link to that page. 1 release · first seen Oct 2020 ▸
release
- Introduces backlink section at the end of published pages, toggleable via publish settings Obsidian Desktop v0.9.4 (public) · Oct 2020 · source · release history
+ Local Graph Hops shipped Allows specifying the number of hops from the current node to limit or expand the scope of the local graph view. 1 release · first seen Aug 2020 ▸
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Adds
jumpsoption to Local Graph to specify the number of hops from the current note Obsidian Desktop v0.8.6 (catalyst) · Aug 2020 · source · release history
+ Automatic Application Updates shipped Detects and installs newer software versions automatically upon application restart without manual intervention. 1 release · first seen May 2020 ▸
release
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Adds
auto-updatecapability that applies the newest version upon restart. Obsidian Desktop v0.5.0 (public) · May 2020 · source · release history
+ Audio Recording shipped Records audio from the device and automatically attaches the file to the current note. 1 release · first seen Apr 2020 ▸
release
- Adds audio recording capability with automatic attachment saving in the Audio Recorder plugin. Obsidian Desktop v0.0.3 (public) · Apr 2020 · source · release history
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