I spent a week finding the 10 Obsidian plugins that actually matter.
There are 2,700 in the community store. These are the only ones you need.
Here are the Top 10 Obsidian GitHub repos worth bookmarking:
1. Dataview
github.com/blacksmithgu/obsi…
Query your entire vault like a database. Build dashboards, indexes, and dynamic lists from your notes metadata.
2. Templater
github.com/SilentVoid13/Temp…
Far more powerful than core templates. Dynamic variables, JavaScript execution, and automated note creation.
3. Excalidraw
github.com/zsviczian/obsidia…
Full drawing and diagramming tool inside Obsidian. Mind maps, wireframes, and sketchnotes linked to your notes.
4. Tasks
github.com/obsidian-tasks-gr…
Track tasks across your entire vault with due dates, priorities, recurrence, and powerful filters.
5. Obsidian Git
github.com/denolehov/obsidia…
Version control and automatic backup using GitHub, GitLab, or any Git service.
6. QuickAdd
github.com/chhoumann/quickad…
Capture ideas and create notes in the right folder with one keystroke. Fastest way to add content to your vault.
7. Kanban
github.com/mgmeyers/obsidian…
Markdown-backed Kanban boards inside Obsidian. Your project management lives with your notes.
8. Smart Connections
github.com/brianpetro/obsidi…
AI-powered note connections. Finds semantically similar notes and lets you chat with your vault.
9. Calendar
github.com/liamcain/obsidian…
Simple calendar widget that integrates with your daily notes. Navigate your vault by date.
10. Linter
github.com/platers/obsidian-…
Auto-formats notes on save. Consistent styling, frontmatter structure, and clean markdown across your entire vault.
All free. All open source. All actively maintained in 2026.