Magic Folders
unlistedby Fabien Polly (Infinition)
Create virtual smart folders that dynamically display files based on tags, links, or custom filters.
Magic Folders for Obsidian
Virtual smart folders that automatically group files by tag, link, folder path, file extension, or frontmatter property. Files are never moved or copied. Magic Folders are views, not real directories.
Features
- Virtual folders in the file explorer that update automatically when files change.
- Filter types: tags, internal links (
[[Note]]), folder paths, file extensions, frontmatter key:value. - Customizable name, icon (30+ options), color (15 presets), sort order, and direction per folder.
- Sort by name, modified date, created date, type, or size.
Filter syntax
| Type | Example |
|---|---|
| Tag | #Todo |
| Link | [[Projects]] |
| Folder | folder:Daily Notes |
| Extension | .pdf |
| Frontmatter | status:done |
Multiple filters can be combined.
Examples
Todo folder: all files tagged #Todo or #WIP, sorted by modified date descending.
Project hub: all files linking to a [[Projects]] note.
Recent daily notes: files in folder:Daily Notes, sorted by modified date descending.
Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| Create Magic Folder | Open the creation modal |
| Refresh all Magic Folders | Force a manual refresh |
Installation
Search for Magic Folders in Obsidian's Community Plugins browser.
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License
MIT. See LICENSE.
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