Smart Templates settings
Smart Templates turns notes (or note sections) into reusable prompt templates.
These settings control where templates come from and how they are detected.
Where to find these settings in Obsidian
Open Settings -> Community plugins -> Smart Templates.
Tip
If you already use the core Obsidian Templates plugin, you can mirror its folder here so Smart Templates reuses the same source files.
Templates folder
What it is
- A folder picker that defines which folders are scanned for template notes.
- Supports multiple folders.
How it behaves
- When folders are selected, only notes in those folders are imported as templates.
- If no folders are selected, Smart Templates falls back to the core Obsidian Templates folder (when configured).
Why it matters
- Keeping template notes in a dedicated folder avoids accidental imports.
- Multiple folders let you split templates by workflow (ex. Writing, Research, Meetings).
Naming convention
What it is
- A text field used to match template note names.
How it behaves
- If the name does not end in
.md, Smart Templates adds it automatically. - A matching file name is imported as a template even if it lives outside your selected folders.
Why it matters
- Use a consistent naming pattern (ex.
Template.md) to pull in specific files without reorganizing folders.
Template headings
What it is
- A heading selector used to import blocks as templates (not entire files).
How it behaves
- Each selected heading is treated as a template block.
- Blocks are pulled from notes that contain the heading (e.g.
# Meeting Summary).
Why it matters
- Lets you store multiple templates in a single note while keeping each template discrete.
- Works well with dedicated "template library" notes.