After I create a new file, often it is in the wrong folder. In fact, when I want to move the file to the correct folder, often times that folder doesn’t exist yet. So, I would like to have a plug-in that allows me to create a new folder in the same workflow as when I click “Move file to…”. This would also move the file to this newly created folder.
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+1 this idea. I like having this with any application where you organize items into folders. Fastmail comes to mind it’s “Move To” dialog has a search text window. Underneath that you you can a list of folders that match your search text, and below that is a “create folder” button to create a folder with a name matching your search text.
e.g. I get an email from Obsidian forums, I click on “move to” , and then I type “Obsidian” in the search box. If a folder name “Obsidian” is there, I can select it. or I can click on “create folder” to open the create folder dialog window. The message automatically gets moved to the folder that I create.
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I was thinking about this more today, and I’m thinking that in addition to this option for some sort of onMove trigger, an optimal workflow might actually be to set/create the folder location onCreation of the new note. That way, before I start getting lost in the writing and stream of thoughts, I am encouraged to set the folder location right away and just get the organization part done with.
I am googling around to see how to set triggers like this in Obsidian and will report back if I make progress. Does anyone know offhand how to set triggers in Obsidian – whether through a plugin, custom javascript, etc…?
A Templater template could prompt for the folder upon note creation. The problem is I don’t know if Templater can display an auto-completion pop up showing u a list of matching folders as you type. So it wouldn’t be convenient
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Hi, all! In case it helps, I’ve just released a beta plugin for this: obsidian-move-to-new-folder on GitHub. (links are not allowed here)
So far, it has only been tested on Windows and Android. If you have any issues or improvement suggestions, feel free to message me.