# Introducing Tag Index [](https://github.com/wenlzhang/obsidian-tag-index/releases)  An [Obsidian](https://obsidian.md) plugin that creates a curated list of important tags to serve as meaningful entry points to your knowledge base. ![[Tag-Index-Demo.gif]] ## Features Tag Index solves the problem of tag overload by giving you a dedicated space for your most important tags: - **Curated Tag Collection**: Create a personalized list of your most important tags separate from Obsidian's default tag pane - **Multiple Addition Methods**: Add tags from the editor, default tag pane, or more in the future - **Visual Organization**: Rearrange tags via intuitive drag and drop - **Quick Note Access**: Click any tag to instantly see all notes using that tag - **Content Preview**: Hover over note names to preview their content without opening them - **Customizable Behavior**: Choose whether new tags are added to the top or bottom of your list ## Videos and Articles ### Videos <a href="https://youtu.be/ODCG-f7kkpo" target="_blank"> <img src="https://img.youtube.com/vi/ODCG-f7kkpo/maxresdefault.jpg" width="800" alt="New Obsidian Plugin: Avoid tag pane chaos, create a curated list of important tags" /> </a> ### Articles - [[The Strategy of Note Taking_Folders, Tags, Links, and Redundancy]] ## Why Tag Index? The default Obsidian tag pane can quickly become overwhelming for several reasons: 1. **Tag Overload**: As your vault grows, so does your tag list, creating visual chaos and making it difficult to find important tags 2. **External Syncing**: When syncing notes from external tools, unnecessary tags can clutter your tag pane 3. **No Prioritization**: The default tag pane treats all tags equally, with no way to highlight your most important ones 4. **Limited Entry Points**: Methods like the Zettelkasten (slip-box) require clear entry points to your knowledge system, which a cluttered tag pane can't provide 5. **Inefficient Navigation**: While you can click tags in the default pane to search for them, this workflow isn't optimized for frequent access Tag Index solves these problems by giving you a dedicated space for the tags that matter most to you, with improved organization and navigation features. ## How to Use ### Getting Started 1. Install the plugin from the Obsidian community plugins or manually 2. Open the Tag Index view using: - The hash (#) icon in the right sidebar - The command palette with "Open Tag Index" ### Adding Tags You can add tags to your index in several ways: 1. **From the Editor**: Right-click on any tag in your note and select "Add to Tag Index" 2. **From the Default Tag Pane**: Right-click on any tag in Obsidian's tag pane and select "Add to Tag Index" 3. **Using Commands**: Open the command palette and use "Add tag to Tag Index" ### Working with Tags - **View Notes with a Tag**: Click on any tag to see all notes that use it - **Expand/Collapse Tags**: Click the arrow icon next to a tag to expand or collapse its note list - **Preview Note Content**: **Hover over a note name to preview its content** - **Rearrange Tags**: Drag and drop tags to change their order - **Remove Tags**: Click the X button next to any tag to remove it from your index ### Settings - **Add new tags to top**: When enabled, new tags will be added to the top of your list. When disabled, they will be added to the bottom. ## Installation ### From Obsidian Community Plugins 1. Open Obsidian Settings > Community plugins 2. Disable Safe mode if prompted 3. Click Browse and search for "Tag Index" 4. Click Install and then Enable ### Manual Installation 1. Download the latest release from the [releases page](https://github.com/wenlzhang/obsidian-tag-index/releases) 2. Extract the zip into your Obsidian vault's `.obsidian/plugins` folder 3. Reload Obsidian (Ctrl/Cmd + R) 4. Enable the plugin in Obsidian settings ## Supporting If you find this plugin useful, please consider [[Support Us]].