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Dataview (to) Properties for Obsidian

Automatically copies Dataview inline fields (including calculated values) into frontmatter properties and keeps them synchronized.

Chinese summary

自动将Dataview内联字段(包括计算值)复制到frontmatter属性中并保持同步。

Key Use Cases

  • Synchronizing Dataview inline fields with frontmatter for consistent data across notes
  • Enabling frontmatter-based plugins to access Dataview data
  • Simplifying data migration between inline fields and YAML properties

Pros

  • Automates the tedious task of manually copying inline fields to frontmatter
  • Supports calculated values, preserving Dataview formulas
  • Keeps data in sync bidirectionally or one-way as configured

Limitations

  • May introduce duplication if not carefully managed
  • Requires understanding of both Dataview and frontmatter syntax
  • Potential performance impact on large vaults with many inline fields

Tags

dataviewfrontmattersyncproperties

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