🗃️ Obsidian File Explorer Enhancer

   

Features  •  Usage  •  Install  •  Credits

✨ Features

• Custom sorting: manually arrange items via drag-and-drop
• Per-folder sorting: use a different sorting mode for each folder
• Pinning: keep important files at the top
• Hiding: hide irrelevant files manually or by pattern
• Mobile support: works the same way on mobile

📥 Install

• Via the Obsidian Community: https://community.obsidian.md/plugins/flexplorer
• Using the BRAT plugin: Add Beta Plugin → kh4f/flexplorer
• Manually: download manifest.json, main.js, styles.css into vault/.obsidian/plugins/flexplorer/

🕹️ Usage

• Per-folder sorting: for regular folders, select Sort order from the context menu. For the root folder, use the Change sort order button at the top of the file explorer.
• Custom sorting: select Custom order for the folder, then drag and drop items to rearrange them. On touch devices, long-press an item first.
• Pinning: select Pin / Unpin from an item's context menu.
• Hiding: select Hide / Unhide from an item's context menu, or configure Hide patterns in the plugin settings. To reveal all hidden items, select Show hidden from the root folder's sort menu.

💖 Credits

• Inspiration: Obsidian Bartender, Custom File Explorer sorting, File Explorer++
• Code contributions: @Mara-Li, @michalgregor, @MichalNawrocik
• Bug reports & feature requests: @Zweikeks, @Azmoinal, @SublimePeace, @AE-SAY-WAY, @Anonym0usPlayer, @73mtq, @toya-co, @Succubyte, @RainyGrass, @akshatg