Note UID Generator for Obsidian
Automatically or manually generates unique IDs (UIDs) for notes and stores them in frontmatter metadata for reliable referencing and linking.
Chinese summary
自动或手动为笔记生成唯一标识符（UID），并将其存储在元数据（frontmatter）中，便于可靠引用和链接。
Key Use Cases
- Assigning permanent IDs to notes for cross-referencing
- Building a Zettelkasten or connected note system
- Preventing note ID collisions in collaborative or large vaults
- Tracking note revisions or versions via unique IDs
Pros
- Automates generation of unique IDs to save time
- Stores IDs in standard frontmatter for easy querying
- Supports both automatic and manual modes for flexibility
- Lightweight and focused on a single useful feature
Limitations
- Adds extra metadata that may not be needed for simple notes
- Manual mode requires user discipline to assign IDs consistently
- No built-in conflict resolution if IDs are duplicated accidentally
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