Free Tool
Obsidian Advanced URI Builder
Generate Advanced URI links for opening notes, writing to notes, and running Obsidian commands. Pick a workflow, enter your vault details, and copy a valid URI without manually handling parameters or URL encoding. Everything runs in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
Must match your vault name exactly (case-sensitive).
Relative to vault root, e.g. Inbox/Capture.md
Heading text only — no # prefix.
Content to write. Special characters are URL-encoded automatically.
The command ID from Obsidian, e.g. workspace:export-pdf
Generated URI
Updates live as you fill in the form. Copy or open when complete.
This URI will
How to generate an Obsidian Advanced URI
- Choose what you want to do: open a note, write to a note, or run a command.
- Answer the follow-up questions for your workflow.
- Enter your vault name and any note details.
- Copy the generated URI or open it directly in Obsidian.
- Use the URI in Apple Shortcuts, Raycast, Alfred, Keyboard Maestro, or another automation tool.
What can you do with an Obsidian Advanced URI?
Advanced URI lets other apps and automation tools trigger actions inside Obsidian. You can create links that open a specific note, write content to a note, or run an Obsidian command without building the URI manually.
This builder handles the URI structure and URL encoding for you, so vault names, file paths, headings, and content containing spaces or special characters are encoded correctly.
Notes
- Requires theAdvanced URI community plugininstalled and enabled in Obsidian.
- Vault name must match exactly — it is case-sensitive.
- File paths are relative to the vault root. The
.mdextension is optional. - Open in Obsidian works on desktop when Obsidian is the default handler for
obsidian://links. On iOS, copy the URI and paste it into a Shortcuts URL action. - New to Advanced URI? Read ourAdvanced URI tutorialfor setup and Apple Shortcuts examples.