Auto-update links for files moved while Obsidian is closed

Feature requests
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Use case or problem

When files are moved/reorganized in the Obsidian vault folder structure while the app is closed, internal links break because Obsidian cannot update them in real-time. This creates additional work to fix broken links after reopening the app.

Proposed solution

Implement a check during Obsidian startup that detects any file location changes made while the app was closed. If changes are detected, automatically update all internal links to maintain vault integrity. Add a notification showing which files were moved and which links were updated.

Current workaround

Must keep Obsidian open while reorganizing files to maintain link integrity, or manually fix broken links after moving files with the app closed.

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It might be good to have a middle option that reports link-breaking movements and doesn’t change anything unless you tell it to.

Also, links don’t necessarily break if you move files when Obsidian is closed. If note names are unique within the vault and you don’t use folder paths in links, then they won’t break. That’s what’s so nice about wikilinks.

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