Folder New Note Button

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by Christopher Jones

Create new notes from a hover button on each folder in the Files view.

★ 3 starsUpdated 3mo agoMITDiscovered via Obsidian Unofficial Plugins
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Folder New Note Button

Adds a subtle "+" button to every folder in Obsidian's Files view. Hover a folder title (or focus it with the keyboard) to show the button and create a new note directly inside that folder.

Features

  • Hover or Focus: Reveal a minimal "+" button on the right side of any folder title.
  • Mobile Support: Button is always visible on mobile devices, positioned to avoid overlap with the drag handle.
  • Native Feel: Creates a uniquely named Markdown file and immediately selects the title for renaming, matching Obsidian's native "New note" behavior.
  • Smart Selection: Supports both the inline title and the view header title (if inline title is disabled).
  • Clean: Works alongside multiple File Explorer panes and cleans up completely when disabled.

Installation

  1. Copy the folder-new-note-button folder (containing manifest.json, main.js, and styles.css) into your vault's .obsidian/plugins/ directory.
  2. Reload Obsidian or toggle the plugin on from Settings → Community Plugins.
  3. Hover over any folder in the Files view and click the "+" button to create a new note there.

Notes

  • The plugin avoids the global app instance and uses Obsidian's provided APIs.
  • No desktop-only APIs are used, ensuring full mobile compatibility.

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