LighterPack importer for Obsidian

Import and manage packing lists from lighterpack.com directly in your Obsidian vault.

This plugin converts a shared LighterPack packing list -including categories, items, weights, and chart- into a structured collection of Markdown notes and a summary page.
It provides an easy way to keep your gear lists locally organized and accessible offline.

How it Works

Features

• Import from the Web: Retrieve any public LighterPack list using its share link.
• Automatic Note Structure: The plugin creates folders for your packing list categories and individual notes for each item.
• Summary Page: A main note reproduces the LighterPack overview, including totals, category breakdowns, and a weight distribution pie chart.
• Offline Access: Imported lists are stored locally in Markdown format and can be linked, searched, or modified like any other note.
• Minimal Setup: Works entirely within your vault—no external API keys or dependencies required.

How to Use

You can start an import in two ways:

1. Via the Ribbon Icon: Click the backpack icon in the left sidebar.
2. Via the Command Palette: Open the palette (Ctrl+P or Cmd+P) and run the command
   LighterPack importer: Import a lighterpack.com list.

Then:

1. Open your packing list on lighterpack.com (or any shared link found online).
2. Copy the share link (e.g. https://lighterpack.com/r/xxxxxx).
3. Paste the link into the modal window's text field.
4. Click “Import”.

The plugin will generate a new folder with your summary note and the related individual item notes grouped by category.

Installation

Note: The plugin is pending submission to the Obsidian Community Plugin Browser.
Until it’s approved, you can install it manually using the steps below.

Requirements:

• Obsidian v1.9.10 or newer.
• Internet connection (only required during import)

Optional (for full functionality):

• Dataview — used to dinamically display totals summary table
• Charts — required to render the pie chart in the summary note

Manual Installation

1. Go to the Releases page.
2. Download the latest main.js, styles.css, and manifest.json files.
3. Create a new folder in your vault directory under
   YOUR-VAULT-FOLDER/.obsidian/plugins/LighterPackImporter.
4. Copy the downloaded files into that folder.
5. Enable the plugin from Settings → Community Plugins.