Ara — rename files like Windows File Explorer

Click an already-active file in Obsidian's file explorer to rename it inline. No right-click, no F2, no context menu.

How it works

1. Click a file → opens it (default Obsidian behavior)
2. Click the already-active file again → inline rename
3. Type the new name, press Enter → done

A smart cooldown prevents accidental rename when double-clicking to open.

Installation

Community Plugins (recommended)

1. Settings → Community Plugins → Browse → Search "Ara"
2. Install and enable

Manual

cd your-vault/.obsidian/plugins/
git clone https://github.com/aaa-mvc/ara.git
cd ara

BRAT (Beta)

Add aaa-mvc/ara to BRAT plugin for automatic updates.

Compatibility

• Requires Obsidian ≥ 0.15.0
• Works on desktop and mobile
• Supports both legacy and new tree-item file explorer DOM

License

MIT