Does it support complex file operations?

Yes, it includes type-safe methods for reading, writing, and modifying files within the vault, including handling abstract files and folders.

How does this skill handle Obsidian API types?

It provides specific patterns for utilizing Editor, Vault, and TFile types to ensure your plugin interacts safely and predictably with the Obsidian environment.

Can I use this to implement custom UI elements?

Absolutely. It contains specific templates for creating Modals and Settings tabs using Obsidian's internal classes and type-safe options.

What are the recommended TypeScript settings for Obsidian?

The skill includes a recommended tsconfig.json configuration optimized for Obsidian, focusing on ESNext, strict null checks, and isolated modules.

Obsidian TypeScript Plugin Expert

Name: Obsidian TypeScript Plugin Expert
Author: jwplatta

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Developer Tools

Accelerates Obsidian plugin development by providing type-safe patterns, API integrations, and robust TypeScript error handling.

About

This skill equips developers with deep expertise in the Obsidian API and TypeScript best practices, enabling the creation of stable, maintainable plugins. It provides standardized patterns for managing settings, file operations, custom modals, and asynchronous workflows, ensuring code is both performant and type-safe. Whether you are building complex data structures or managing the local vault, this skill provides the necessary interfaces and implementation guards to minimize runtime errors.

Key Features

1 GitHub stars
Type-safe Obsidian API integration for Editor and Vault operations
Pre-configured tsconfig.json and best practices for Obsidian environments
Robust error handling and user notification implementations
Standardized plugin settings and data persistence patterns
Advanced async/await patterns for sequential and parallel processing

Use Cases

Building high-performance Obsidian plugins with strict type safety
Implementing custom modals and settings tabs with validated data structures
Refactoring legacy JavaScript plugins into modern TypeScript codebases

About

Key Features

1 GitHub stars
Type-safe Obsidian API integration for Editor and Vault operations
Pre-configured tsconfig.json and best practices for Obsidian environments
Robust error handling and user notification implementations
Standardized plugin settings and data persistence patterns
Advanced async/await patterns for sequential and parallel processing

Use Cases

Building high-performance Obsidian plugins with strict type safety
Implementing custom modals and settings tabs with validated data structures
Refactoring legacy JavaScript plugins into modern TypeScript codebases