Plugin：File Ignore, now available in the plugin store

[feng]

I made a plugin to solve this problem by batch adding or removing a dot “.” at the beginning of filenames to show/hide files

which helps avoid lag issues caused by Obsidian indexing.

[feng]

Enable use of hidden files and folders starting with a dot /dotfiles/.dotfolders within Obsidian

Use case or problem Simply put, I think obsidian could benefit from being able to: Show/Hide hidden files. Allow you to use hidden files as part of vault settings/configuration. A use case for the first point is to show/hide “meta” files e.g. .templates. A use case for the second point setting is settings attachments folder as .attachments. This in particular case would also be helpful for compatibility with azure wikis which uses .attachments and unfortunately can’t be changed. Obsidian is…

Ignore/exclude completely files or a folder from all obsidian indexers and parsers

I also really want this feature. I am using Obsidian with Quarto, and it generally works really well, except Obsidian messes with folders that are intended just for Quarto.

[feng]

link https://obsidian-file-ignore.kkuk.dev/

[feng]

A new plugin: file ignore

Obsidian File Ignore: Hide Files, Exclude Folders & Boost Speed

[Abhuva]

Honestly, that is a very hacky solution. I dont want a plugin to constantly rename my folders, as other software depends on it too. This doesnt really solve the issue.

Like others already pointed out - a proper obsidian-ignore file at the core level is really needed in order to use vaults in this way.

Your solution might work in cases where its not problematic when those folders get renamed while using the vault (i am aware that you can basically toggle between the hidden and full visible mode)..