File Spawner

File Spawner is a friction-free utility for Obsidian that allows you to spawn any file type and automatically embed it into your current note.

Purpose

Ideal for: Seamlessly co-locating analysis code (.js, .py) and data (.json) with your research. Instantly spawn and link executable scripts without breaking your writing flow or switching windows.

Features

• Spawn Any File Type: Quickly create files with extensions like .pdf, .zip, .txt, .docx, etc.
• Auto-Embedding: Automatically inserts a wiki link (e.g., ![[filename.ext]]) at your current cursor position.
• Context-Aware: Spawns the new file in the same folder as the currently active note.
• Simple Workflow: Triggered via a single command and a clean modal interface.

How to Use

1. Open the Command Palette (Ctrl+P or Cmd+P).
2. Search for File Spawner: Spawn new file and embed.
3. In the modal:
   • Enter the File Name.
   • Enter the File Extension (e.g., pdf, txt).
4. Click Spawn.
5. The file is created in your vault, and a link is inserted into your current note.

Installation

Manual Installation

1. Download obsidian-file-spawner.zip from the latest release.
2. Extract the zip file.
3. Move the extracted folder into your vault's .obsidian/plugins/ directory.
4. Reload Obsidian and enable the plugin in settings.