Paste as file link for Obsidian
Pastes clipboard content as a link to an existing file in your vault, when a file with that name already exists.
Chinese summary
当剪贴板内容与库中现有文件名匹配时，将其粘贴为指向该文件的链接。
Key Use Cases
- Linking to existing notes or attachments by pasting their filename
- Reducing manual linking effort when referencing known files
Pros
- Saves time by automating file link creation
- Simple and unobtrusive workflow
Limitations
- Only works if a file with the exact pasted name exists
- No fallback for non-existent files (silent failure)
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