A simple plugin to add emoji or Lucide icons to your files and folders in Obsidian, helping you visually organize your vault.
- File & Folder Icons: Assign icons to any file or folder.
- Lucide Icon Library: Access and search all of Obsidian's built-in Lucide icons by name.
- Emoji Support: Use any emoji as an icon.
- Integrated Icon Picker: A single, clean interface for finding the perfect icon.
- Unified search for both emojis and Lucide icons.
- A "Recently used" list for quick access to your favorite icons.
- Guidance on using your computer's native emoji picker for a complete and up-to-date selection.
- Simple Management: Easily change or remove an icon at any time.
- In the file explorer, right-click on the file or folder you want to add an icon to.
- Select "Change icon" from the context menu. The icon picker will open.
- In the picker, you have a few options:
- Search: Type a name or keyword like "book", "calendar", or "smile". The results will show matching Lucide icons and emojis.
- Use Native Emoji Picker: For access to all emojis available on your system (including different skin tones), press the native emoji shortcut (
Windows Key + .on Windows, orControl + Command + Spaceon macOS) and select your emoji. - Select a Recent Icon: Click on any icon in the "Recently used" section.
- Click the icon you want, and it will be applied instantly.
To remove an icon, simply right-click the file/folder, select "Change icon", and click the "Remove Icon" button in the picker.
The plugin settings page currently has only one option:
- Clear recent icons: This button will clear the list of recently used icons that is displayed at the top of the icon picker.
This plugin was developed with inspiration from the original Obsidian Iconize plugin by Florian Woelki. All credit for the foundational concept and original implementation. This version aims to provide a simplified and focused alternative written entirely in javascript.