Create a graph based on the folder structure

jman314159 · April 4, 2022, 4:48pm

I created a quick python script to generate the graph structure from the directory/file structure:

jaime-varela/ObsidianMisc/blob/main/graphGeneratorFromDirectories.py

# Sets up an index file structure for a directory such that an
# obsidian graph will be generated that mimics the folder structure.
# The way this is done is by creating node files with the links
#
#usage:
#python3 graphGeneratorFromDirectories.py <directoryWithSlashEnd>

# GLOBAL CONSTANTS

excludeDirs = ["_resources","templates",".obsidian"]
nodeFilePrefix = "_"
#

from platform import node
import sys
import os

# TODO error check for argv size

directory = str(sys.argv[1])

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It’s relatively easy to use if one has run python scripts before.

HiltoN · July 20, 2022, 11:30am

Although there are many plugins like Zootelkeeper, Folder Index, Folder Notes, Waypoint etc. - it would be nice to have simple functionality inside Obsidian itself. Just add a checkbox to the graph (local and global) to be able to see folders and their hierarchy in the same way as links or tags displayed. You don’t need to generate any index files, folder note, etc. - nothing, just checkbox for the graph.

It will bring superior flexibility - graph view will cover all possible links - wikilinks, tags, folders and will bring more people to Obsidian who wants to write notes but don’t wont to significantly change classic note organization habits.

PS: idea for developers - add some button on the forum to sponsor development of specific feature. Many people are ready to pay to get their features earlier.

incumbent · August 8, 2022, 2:48pm

note: the repository referenced in the top of this thread is no longer available

artimunor · September 18, 2024, 5:15pm

Signed up to the forum specifically to ask for the feature of having our folder structure visible in the graph view…
Turns out many others want this too? For many years? Why is this not implemented if I may ask?
The devs do not like this feature? or are there more important things to develop.

cristian · September 19, 2024, 1:39pm

@artimunor , in the graph view, one can filter using things like: path:your-folder

would that suffice? . Or you mean something like local-graph but for the foldeR?