What I’m trying to do
I’m trying to make a macro with macrodroid to open up a .md file in Obsidian on my phone. However when selecting the target app to use when opening the file Obsidian isn’t on the list of apps.
Tried uninstalling and reinstalling Obsidian and it still didn’t show on the app list.
Tried installing a different md file editor and that appears on the list.
Thank you in advance for any assistance!
Obsidian isn’t an app to open files themselves. Obsidian opens your vault (a folder) and can then edit files inside that vault. So it’s not the same thing as a simple text editor where you can select a file and then “open with” Obsidian.
You’ll need a different app for that if you want to open and edit files directly.
This is the same with the desktop programme by the way.
Maybe you want to read in Obsidian Help about URI
Obsidian URI is a custom URI protocol supported by Obsidian that lets you trigger various actions, such as opening a note or creating a note. Obsidian URI enables automation and cross-app workflows.
Can you use URI commands on android?
The OP is talking about a macro for Macrodroid. I dont know that app, but I assume that he can execute commands.
With Tasker I use for example the command
Browse URL with URL obsidian://open?vault=Obsidian&file=_Inbox_%2F_Inbox_
Works like a charm.
This URI stuff is what I heavily use in my Obsidian Tasker Tools Project described in Share & Showcase.
Thank you so much everyone!!! The URI approach was successful!
