Speed Reader

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by Madhusudan Kulkarni

RSVP-based speed reading for your notes - flash one word at a time with optimal recognition point highlighting.

★ 3 starsUpdated 1mo ago0BSDDiscovered via Obsidian Unofficial Plugins
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Speed Reader

RSVP-based speed reading for Obsidian. Flash one word at a time with optimal recognition point (ORP) highlighting to read faster with better focus.

Features

  • RSVP Display: Shows one word at a time, reducing eye movement and increasing reading speed
  • ORP Highlighting: Highlights the optimal recognition point of each word for faster processing
  • Smart Timing: Automatically pauses longer at sentence endings, commas, and long words
  • Live Speed Control: Adjust WPM in real-time with buttons or arrow keys
  • Clickable Progress Bar: Jump to any position in the text
  • Focus Mode: Hide distractions and show only the current word
  • Selection Support: Speed read just the selected text, or the entire note

Usage

  1. Open any note in Obsidian
  2. Run the command Speed Reader: Start speed reading or click the book icon in the ribbon
  3. Optionally select text first to read only that portion

Keyboard Controls

KeyAction
SpacePlay/Pause
← / →Skip 10 words backward/forward
↑ / ↓Increase/decrease speed by 25 WPM
FToggle focus mode
EscClose reader

Settings

  • Reading speed: Set your default WPM (100–1000). Start with 200–300 and gradually increase as you get comfortable.

Installation

From Obsidian Community Plugins

  1. Open Settings → Community plugins
  2. Select Browse and search for "Speed Reader"
  3. Select Install, then Enable

Manual Installation

  1. Download main.js, manifest.json, and styles.css from the latest release
  2. Create a folder: <vault>/.obsidian/plugins/speed-reader/
  3. Copy the downloaded files into that folder
  4. Reload Obsidian and enable the plugin in Settings → Community plugins

License

0-BSD

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