Does this skill require specific software?

You will need Node.js 18+, the Obsidian desktop app, and it is recommended to have the BRAT plugin installed for the best hot-reloading experience.

How does symlinking improve the development process?

Symlinking allows Obsidian to treat your development folder as a plugin directory, meaning every time your build tool generates a new 'main.js', Obsidian can load it immediately without manual file transfers.

What is a 'Local Dev Loop' in the context of Obsidian?

It is the cycle of making a code change, building the plugin, and seeing it update inside the Obsidian app. This skill automates that process using symlinks and watch-mode builds.

Can I use this for existing Obsidian plugins?

Yes, you can apply this dev loop setup to any existing plugin project to improve your iteration speed and debugging capabilities.

Obsidian Local Dev Loop

Name: Obsidian Local Dev Loop
Author: jeremylongshore

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Streamlines Obsidian plugin development by configuring hot-reload, symlinked vaults, and automated build pipelines.

The Obsidian Local Dev Loop skill is designed to eliminate the friction of plugin creation by setting up a high-velocity development environment. It automates the creation of dedicated development vaults, establishes symbolic links for instant updates, and provides optimized esbuild configurations for watch-mode builds. By integrating tools like BRAT and custom debug utilities, it enables developers to see code changes reflected instantly within the Obsidian app, making it an essential tool for rapid prototyping and testing of Obsidian extensions.

Key Features

01Symlink integration for real-time plugin updates without manual copying

02Hot-reload configuration using the BRAT plugin

03Production-ready npm scripts for building, linting, and testing

04Automated development vault and test note generation

05Pre-configured esbuild watch mode for instant TypeScript compilation

061,243 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Configuring automated build and reload tasks in VSCode or terminal

02Setting up a sandboxed environment to test plugins against specific markdown structures

03Establishing a rapid iteration cycle for a new Obsidian plugin

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills obsidian-local-dev-loop

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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Key Features

01Symlink integration for real-time plugin updates without manual copying

02Hot-reload configuration using the BRAT plugin

03Production-ready npm scripts for building, linting, and testing

04Automated development vault and test note generation

05Pre-configured esbuild watch mode for instant TypeScript compilation

061,243 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Configuring automated build and reload tasks in VSCode or terminal

02Setting up a sandboxed environment to test plugins against specific markdown structures

03Establishing a rapid iteration cycle for a new Obsidian plugin

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills obsidian-local-dev-loop

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Download Skill