Every single Obsidian plugin I use (Obsidian tour 2023) | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

This video provides a detailed walkthrough of the various plugins installed in the creator's Obsidian vault, covering their functions, usefulness, and personal experiences with each one.

Key Insights

• 🔌 The Obsidian plugin ecosystem has exploded, with more plugins available than any other note-taking tool. However, it's important to be selective and only install plugins that are relevant to your specific use cases and needs.
• 📚 Admonition plugin enhances the callouts functionality of Obsidian, allowing users to create custom callout types, making note-taking more versatile.
• 🖥️ Advanced slides plugin uses Reveal.js as a base to create visually appealing and customizable presentations using markdown. It is a preferred choice for creating presentations that treat them as plain text files.
• 📊 Advanced tables plugin simplifies the process of creating tables in markdown by automatically formatting the tables and providing a seamless experience for organizing data.
• 🖼️ Banners plugin, primarily used for TTRPGs, allows users to set cover images for notes or notebooks, enhancing the visual appeal and organization of the vault.
• 📝 Better Word Count plugin is useful for tracking the number of words in selected text, making it handy for tasks such as character word count tracking or staying within word limits for submissions.
• 🔘 Buttons plugin allows users to create interactive buttons within notes, triggering specific actions or functions. However, some stability issues may occur with certain use cases.
• 🧠 ChatGPT MD and Text Generator plugins offer AI-powered text generation features, providing users with AI assistance for various tasks. However, privacy concerns may arise as sensitive information may be sent to external servers.
• ✅ Checklist plugin facilitates task management within Obsidian, although personal preferences may vary, and some users may opt for alternative task management approaches.
• 🖊️ Copy button for code blocks plugin simplifies the process of copying code from a code block by providing a convenient button for quick copying.
• 🌐 Etherpad plugin allows users to connect their Obsidian notes to an Etherpad instance, facilitating collaborative editing and simultaneous real-time editing features similar to Google Docs.
• 🗺️ Obsidian Leaflet plugin enables interactive mapping within Obsidian, allowing users to create clickable and linkable image maps for navigation or visualization purposes.
• 🧪 Omnivore and Supercharged Links are plugins that are still being explored for their functionality and potential use cases by the user, but initial impressions have been positive.
• 📖 Templater plugin is heavily used and highly recommended by the user, enabling the automation of repetitive tasks and the creation of templates within Obsidian.
• 🔍 Settings Search plugin simplifies the process of finding specific settings or options within Obsidian, making it easier for users to access the desired settings without navigating through multiple menus.
• 🚀 QuickAdd plugin stands out as an essential plugin, streamlining the process of creating new notes with pre-defined templates, saving time and improving productivity within Obsidian.
• 💡 Spaced Repetition plugin brings flashcard functionality into Obsidian, allowing users to create and review flashcards for efficient learning and memorization.
• 💬 Vault Changelog plugin creates a changelog page that tracks the last 500 notes worked on, including the date and time, providing an overview of recent activities within the vault.

Transcript

• It seems like every time someone asks me how to do something in Obsidian, my answer is there's a plugin for that. And that's because the plugin ecosystem for Obsidian has exploded. No other note-taking tool has this many plugins. That's part of Obsidian appeal, but you can't or really shouldn't install all of them. Some of them are very niche or ... Read More

Questions & Answers

Q: Which plugin does the creator consider essential for handling tables in Obsidian, and why?

According to the creator, the advanced tables plugin is essential for handling tables in Obsidian. They explain that while markdown provides a way to create tables, advanced tables drastically simplifies the process and enhances formatting, allowing for easier creation and adjustment of tables.

Q: What are some use cases mentioned by the creator for the "Better Word Count" plugin?

The creator mentions two use cases for the "Better Word Count" plugin. Firstly, they use it to track the word count of their character's spells in TTRPGs, such as for the sending spell. Additionally, they use it to stay within word count requirements for abstracts or other text submissions, such as call for papers or presentations.

Q: Which plugins does the creator use primarily for TTRPG-related purposes?

The creator mentions several plugins that they primarily use for TTRPG-related purposes. These include banners, dice roller, fantasy calendar, fantasy statblocks, initiative tracker, obsidian leaflet, supercharged links, and more.

Q: What is the purpose of the "Spaced Repetition" plugin, and how does it integrate with Obsidian?

The "Spaced Repetition" plugin integrates flashcard functionality into Obsidian, allowing users to create flashcards based on their notes and enable spaced repetition for learning and memorization. By assigning tags to specific notes indicating the language or subject matter, the plugin generates flashcards and schedules their review based on spaced repetition principles.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The video showcases the 49 plugins currently installed in the creator's main Obsidian vault, highlighting their functions and personal usage.

• Various plugins are discussed, including admonition, advanced slides, advanced tables, buttons, banners, better word count, and more.

• The creator shares their thoughts and experiences with each plugin, emphasizing their usefulness, niche applications, and potential issues or limitations.