# Auto note mover plugin for Obsidian The auto note mover plugin for Obsidian enables moving notes automatically based on a set of configurable rules. For instance, it can be configured to move notes containing a specific tag to a specific folder in the Obsidian vault. This plugin provides a way to automatically move notes around within your knowledge base. This is great as it removes the need to manually file notes. Configuration: ![[Auto note mover plugin for Obsidian - configuration.png]] ### How Auto Note Mover Works This plugin automatically moves notes to their designated folders based on rules. **Movement Process**: 1. **Rule evaluation**: Checks rules in order when note is created, edited, or renamed 2. **First match wins**: Uses the first rule that matches the note 3. **Automatic movement**: Moves note to designated folder without user intervention 4. **Link preservation**: Obsidian automatically updates all links throughout vault **Trigger Events**: - **Note creation**: When new note is created - **Note editing**: When existing note is modified - **Note renaming**: When note title changes - **Manual trigger**: Can also invoke via command palette ("Auto Note Mover: Move the note") **Important: - **First match priority**: Rules are checked in order; first matching rule determines destination - **Attached files don't move**: Files linked to notes stay in original location (not moved along with note) - **Folder validation**: Warns if destination folder doesn't exist or has name conflicts - **Exemption mechanism**: Notes with `AutoNoteMover: disable` in frontmatter won't be moved - ## Tips and tricks - Auto Note Mover will not move notes that have `AutoNoteMover: disable` in the frontmatter ## References - https://github.com/farux/obsidian-auto-note-mover ## Related - [[Obsidian Starter Kit]]