Provides context-aware commands for renaming and moving files or links within the Obsidian markdown editor.
In the above example F2 is mapped to the "Rename File or Link" and F3 is mapped to the "Move File or Link" commands; absolute links are enabled to show folder change of a linked note.
To minimize the use of your keyboard shortcuts end cut down on context switching when manipulating linked notes.
In Obsidian, renaming a link to a note is only possible by using a mouse or through the context menu which is not very convenient. And it's not possible to move the linked note without opening it or using a mouse.
- Context-Aware Renaming: Rename files or links based on where your cursor is placed within the markdown editor.
- Efficient Link-Only Operations: Perform link-only renaming or moving operations without the risk of accidentaly affecting the currently opened note.
- Vim-mode Compatible: Works in vim-mode.
| Command Name | Command ID | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rename File or Link | rename-file-or-link |
Renames a linked note under the cursor OR renames the currently opened note otherwise (exactly as the default F2 shortcut). |
| Rename Link Only | rename-link-only |
Renames a linked note under the cursor. Does nothing otherwise. |
| Move File or Link | move-file-or-link |
Moves a linked note under the cursor OR moves the currently opened note to a different folder otherwise. |
| Move Link Only | move-link-only |
Moves a linked note under the cursor to a different folder. Does nothing otherwise. |
No defaults shortcuts are provided. You can map them however you want, but I recommend using the F2 shortcut with the rename-file-or-link. This way you keep the default behaviour most of the times and gain the ability to quickly rename links under the cursor.
- Open Obsidian.
- Go to "Settings" > "Community plugins."
- Search for "Context-Aware Move and Rename"
- Click "Install" to enable the plugin.
- Download the latest release from the Releases page.
- Extract the zip file into your Obsidian plugins folder.
- Reload Obsidian to activate the plugin.
This plugin is licensed under the MIT License.
- Special thanks to @vanadium23 and his Obsidian Advanced New File Plugin where I borrowed some of the code for creating a folder selection modal.