About this Video

• Video Title: MASTER Obsidian's Powerful METADATA MENU Plugin - Step by Step
• Channel: LeanProductivity - Sascha D. Kasper
• Speakers: Sascha D. Kasper
• Duration: 00:39:36

Introduction

This video provides a comprehensive tutorial on Obsidian's Metadata Menu plugin. The video aims to guide users through the plugin's setup, configuration, and practical applications, including its use with Obsidian Canvas. The tutorial is structured in five main parts: plugin overview, setup and settings, basics, file classes, and demos.

Key Takeaways

• The Metadata Menu plugin enhances Obsidian by adding context menu items for modifying frontmatter and inline fields.
• The plugin requires Dataview to be installed and enabled. JavaScript execution must also be enabled in Dataview settings.
• The plugin allows for defining preset field types and values, offering auto-completion for improved consistency.
• File classes are used to define default fields, options, and settings for different note types, enabling organization and streamlined workflow.
• The plugin can be effectively combined with Obsidian Canvas to manage and visualize note metadata and workflow.

The transcript indicates two primary ways to define values for list-type fields:

1. Manual Definition: Values can be entered directly within the field settings. This is described as a "nightmare to maintain" by the speaker.

2. Using Lookups: This method leverages a separate note to store the list values. The field settings are configured to pull values from this "lookup" note. This dynamic approach is presented as more practical and easier to maintain than manual input. The lookup note is typically stored in an "Organize/lookups" folder for organization.