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Feature Request: Add "Sync Move Folder" or Native Hotkey to Move Folder-Note Combination #181

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YGMaerz opened this issue Dec 5, 2024 · 0 comments

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YGMaerz commented Dec 5, 2024

Feature Request: Add "Sync Move Folder" or Native Hotkey to Move Folder-Note Combination

Context

I'm currently working on a project called PKMS AI Native, aiming to rebuild Notion's core functionality within Obsidian, using the Folder Notes plugin as the backbone. The project revolves around the concept of Pages, which combine folders and notes, similar to how Notion handles its Pages.

The goals of this project are:

  1. Rebuild Notion's core functionality in Obsidian, enabling seamless workflows for knowledge and project management.
  2. Recreate Notion's opinionated templates, such as Task Manager and Meeting Manager, for an excellent out-of-the-box experience.
  3. Integrate workflows for Virtual Assistants like ChatGPT and Claude to streamline AI interactions within Obsidian.

Folder Notes is integral to this project because it allows a "Page"-like experience by linking a folder to a note.

Issue

While the plugin includes a "Sync folder name" setting, it lacks functionality to synchronize folder moves. Specifically, using the Obsidian native shortcut or command "Move current file to another folder" causes the folder-note association to break, as only the note moves and not the linked folder.

This behavior disrupts workflows and breaks the Page structure that combines the folder and the note.

Feature Request

To enhance the usability of Folder Notes and support more complex workflows, I propose one of the following solutions:

  1. Add a "Sync Move Folder" Setting:
    • Ensure that when a note linked to a folder is moved, the corresponding folder moves with it, maintaining their association.
  2. Introduce a Folder Notes-Native Hotkey:
    • Provide a hotkey or command that allows users to move the current note and its linked folder (i.e., move the folder of the currently selected note).

Example Scenario

  1. A user selects a note that is linked to a folder.
  2. The user triggers the new hotkey or command to move the note and folder combination to another location.
  3. Both the note and the linked folder are moved together, preserving their association.

Benefits

  • Maintains the integrity of folder-note associations, crucial for "Page"-centered workflows.
  • Improves compatibility with projects that rely on Folder Notes as a core feature, such as my PKMS AI Native initiative.
  • Enhances the user experience for all Folder Notes users by reducing friction in managing linked folders and notes.

Thank you for considering this request! I'm happy to provide additional context or assist in testing if needed.

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