FastForwardLink

Fast-forward from one or more notes to a single target note with ease. Create custom link abbreviations (like ps > photoshop) to type faster, create conceptual connections between terms, navigate between notes quicker, and keep your vault organized.

Introduction

FastForwardLink lets you redirect multiple links to a single note, creating a seamless and organized navigation experience. You can Obsidian links that are effectively synonymous.

For example, including [[ps]] in a note would create or navigate to note called ps. With FastForwardLink, it would automatically forward you to the to real target note, titled photoshop (or anything else you've defined as the target note).

Common cases include:

• ps > photoshop
• js > javascript
• tay tay > taylor swift
• 46 > joe biden
• e=mc2 > Einstein's special theory of relativity
• favorite film > bill and ted's bogus journey

FastForwardLink helps you write faster, keep your notes interconnected, and minimize navigation friction in your vault.

FastForwardLink Demo

Screenshot or GIF showcasing FastForwardLink in action

Features

• Fast Forward Links: Redirect from one note to another automatically, ensuring smooth navigation across related topics or abbreviations.

• Custom Shorthands and Synonyms: Create shorthand links like js that automatically redirect to your main javascript note. Organize synonyms or alternate spellings for easier access.

• Quick Keyboard Shortcut: Use Ctrl + Alt + R to quickly set a target note, letting you add fast-forwards on the go without breaking your flow.

• Simplify Your Vault: Keep your vault tidy by centralizing related notes and unifying similar concepts. Perfect for those who want organized, efficient navigation.

• Keep forwards organized: Forwarding notes are automatically moved to a designated folder, for easy review, management, and removal.

• Choose your preferred forwarding type. You can:

  • Open the target note in the same tab.
  • Open the target note in a new tab and remain on the forwarding tab.
  • Open the target note in a new tab and automatically switch to it.

• Remove forwarding notes easily: Delete all redirecting notes with a single click.

Installation and Use

How do I install FastForwardLink?

1. Download the FastForwardLink plugin file and place it in your vault's plugins folder at {VaultFolder}/.obsidian/plugins/{your-plugin-name}/
2. Open Obsidian and click Settings > Community Plugins.
3. Enable FastForwardLink.

How do I set up a link redirect?

1. Create or open the note you’d like to forward you to a target note. This is the forwaring note. For example, when discussing photo editing, the term ps is commonly used as shorthand for photoshop.
2. Specify the target note's title, wrapped in the forwarding syntax: ::>[[target-note]].

Typing sucks. Is there a keyboard shortcut?

Yes! Press You can also press Ctrl + Alt + R to wrap the selected text in the forwarding syntax.

That's it! Whenever the forwarding note is opened, it will automatically forward you to the target note.

Reporting Bugs and Contacting

Found a bug? Well, we can't have those!

Please open an issue in the plugin's GitHub repository, or contact the developer directly.

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