Auto View Mode for Obsidian
Automatically switches between Reading View, Source Mode, and Live Preview based on a frontmatter key in your notes.
Chinese summary
根据笔记中的 frontmatter 键自动在阅读视图、源码模式和实时预览之间切换。
Key Use Cases
- Set certain notes to always open in Reading View for distraction-free reading
- Force Source Mode for code-heavy or raw Markdown notes
- Enable Live Preview as default for most notes while overriding specific ones via frontmatter
Pros
- Saves time by eliminating manual mode changes
- Works with any frontmatter key you define
- Lightweight and non-intrusive
Limitations
- Requires frontmatter to be added to each targeted note
- Only supports three view modes (no custom modes)
- May conflict with other view-related plugins
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