# kepano/obsidian-minimal

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5,163 stars · 257 forks · CSS · MIT

## Links

- GitHub: https://github.com/kepano/obsidian-minimal
- Homepage: https://minimal.guide
- awesome-repositories: https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/kepano-obsidian-minimal.md

## Topics

`dark-mode` `dark-theme` `light-theme` `obsidian` `obsidian-md` `obsidian-theme` `theme`

## Description

This project is a minimalist visual theme and customizable CSS framework for Obsidian. It functions as a markdown layout engine and an adaptive user interface designed to remove interface clutter and create a distraction-free writing environment.

The theme distinguishes itself through layout transformations that convert standard markdown tables and lists into card-based grids and visual galleries. It provides a system for transforming structured data into scannable visual representations and organizes consecutive images into column-based grids.

The framework covers comprehensive interface aesthetic customization, including typography, colors, and line widths. It includes capabilities for responsive scaling across mobile and desktop devices, custom task checkbox styling, and image visual filters.

## Tags

### User Interface & Experience

- [Writing Modes](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/component-utilities/distraction-free-interfaces/writing-modes.md) — Removes interface clutter and visual noise to create a distraction-free environment focused on writing.
- [Visual Themes](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/visual-theme-configurations/visual-themes.md) — Provides a comprehensive visual identity and skin for Obsidian to create a distraction-free environment.
- [Writing Interfaces](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/component-utilities/distraction-free-interfaces/writing-interfaces.md) — Implements a minimalist text editing environment designed to reduce visual clutter and improve focus during writing. ([source](https://minimal.guide/))
- [CSS Frameworks](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/css-frameworks.md) — Provides a comprehensive CSS framework for fine-grained control over typography, colors, and layout.
- [CSS Variable Theming](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/css-variable-theming.md) — Maps UI elements to a central set of CSS custom properties for highly configurable theming.
- [Interface Appearance Customizations](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/interface-appearance-customizations.md) — Adjusts the visual appearance and layout of the interface to create a personalized writing environment.
- [Interface Layout Simplifications](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/interface-layout-simplifications.md) — Removes unnecessary UI elements like title bars and status bars to declutter the writing interface. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/kepano/obsidian-minimal@master/README.md))
- [Platform-Adaptive Interfaces](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/mobile-interfaces/platform-adaptive-interfaces.md) — Optimizes the reading and writing experience across mobile and desktop devices via an adaptive interface.
- [Responsive Interface Scaling](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/responsive-media-adaptation/responsive-interface-scaling.md) — Automatically adjusts interface elements and layout widths based on detected screen size and device orientation.
- [Cascading Style Sheets](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/styling-theming-systems/content-styling/styling-architectures/cascading-style-sheets.md) — Implements a layer of CSS overrides to hide interface clutter and refine the visual environment.
- [Grid Layout Systems](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/styling-theming-systems/css-layout-systems/grid-layout-systems.md) — Utilizes a native CSS grid system to organize images and data tables into structured layouts.
- [Card-View Transformations](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/table-components/responsive-layouts/card-view-transformations.md) — Transforms standard markdown tables and lists into scannable, card-based visual layouts. ([source](https://minimal.guide/Block+types/Cards))
- [Card-Based Data Layouts](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/table-row-management/structural-table-modification/markdown-table-layouts/card-based-data-layouts.md) — Transforms standard markdown tables and lists into scannable card-based visual layouts and galleries.
- [Interface Aesthetic Customizations](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/custom-theme-definitions/interface-color-schemes/interface-aesthetic-customizations.md) — Offers comprehensive configuration of colors, fonts, and line widths, including specialized deep dark modes. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/kepano/obsidian-minimal@master/README.md))
- [Content Width Adjusters](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/fixed-width-containers/content-width-adjusters.md) — Provides mechanisms to adjust the horizontal space occupied by images and tables relative to the pane width. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/kepano/obsidian-minimal@master/README.md))
- [Global Selector Overrides](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/global-selector-overrides.md) — Targets specific application components via DOM class names to apply high-specificity style overrides.
- [Structured Content Transformations](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/structured-content-transformations.md) — Transforms lists and tables into cards and grids to make structured information easier to digest.
- [Consecutive Image Grids](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/styling-theming-systems/css-layout-systems/grid-layout-systems/consecutive-image-grids.md) — Transforms consecutive images into column-based grids to organize visual content more effectively. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/kepano/obsidian-minimal@master/README.md))

### Content Management & Publishing

- [Knowledge Base Aesthetics](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/documentation-knowledge-management/personal-knowledge-bases/digital-garden-frameworks/knowledge-base-aesthetics.md) — Designs the visual look of an Obsidian vault using custom colors and fonts for better content presentation.
- [Knowledge Base Formatting](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/documentation-knowledge-management/personal-knowledge-bases/knowledge-base-formatting.md) — Organizes and formats notes and data tables to improve scannability and visual clarity.
- [Content Fragment Embeddings](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/content-fragment-embeddings.md) — Renders transcluded content fragments so they flow naturally within the body text without borders. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/kepano/obsidian-minimal@master/README.md))

### Scientific & Mathematical Computing

- [Data Table Formatting](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/scientific-mathematical-computing/data-table-formatting.md) — Provides detailed control over cell wrapping, row numbering, and borders for data tables. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/kepano/obsidian-minimal@master/README.md))

### Web Development

- [Attribute-Driven Content Rendering](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/web-development/element-attributes/attribute-driven-content-rendering.md) — Provides rendering logic that uses HTML attributes to determine the visual layout of content.