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DataCards for Obsidian

Transform Dataview query results into visually appealing, customizable card layouts.

📚 Settings Reference - Complete list of all available settings

Overview

DataCards is a plugin for Obsidian that transforms Dataview query results into beautiful card layouts. Whether you're organizing books, movies, projects, or any other collection of notes, DataCards helps you visualize your data in an elegant and customizable way.

Quick Start

1. Install the plugin
2. Create a code block with the datacards language
3. Write a Dataview query
4. Add your preferred settings

TABLE author, rating, cover FROM #books
SORT rating DESC

// Settings
preset: portrait
imageProperty: cover

Features

DataCards offers a range of features to help you visualize your data:

Feature	Description
Flexible Presets	Multiple card layouts optimized for different content types
Image Support	Display images from frontmatter properties
Property Customization	Control which properties appear and how they're displayed
Mobile Optimization	Responsive design with mobile-specific settings

Note: DataCards requires the Dataview plugin to be installed and enabled.

Presets

Choose from multiple presets to display your data:

Grid Preset (Default)

Balanced layout for most use cases with 3 columns by default.

Portrait Preset

Optimized for book covers and portrait images. Features taller cards with "contain" fit to show full images without cropping.

Square Preset

Perfect for photo collections and visual content. Features 1:1 square cards with images as the focus.

Support

If you find DataCards useful, you can buy me a coffee ☕ to support ongoing development and maintenance.