Linkist

A Visual Studio Code extension to create persistent links between markdown documents in your workspace.

It's a great way to implement a private "Zettelkasten" note taking system as described in How to Take Smart Notes by Sönke Ahrens.

Install

1. Open VSCode or VSCodium.
2. Type Ctrl+P then paste: ext install gladed.linkist

Use

1. Put your cursor on a markdown heading ...

   # Horses

   ...and type Ctrl+Alt+L:

   # [Horses](^2FnK^)

2. Copy that link anywhere else in your workspace, changing the text if you like:

   ## Zebras
   
   Zebras are like [horses](^2FnK^), but with stripes.

3. Put your cursor on that link and type Ctrl+Alt+L again to go back to the heading.

4. Type Ctrl+Alt+L yet again to visit or list other places the link ID appears.

Advanced Topics

• Understand why some links create warnings.
• Create new note files automatically:
  • Select multiple lines (starting with a heading) and Ctrl+Alt+L to extract that section into a new note
  • Use Ctrl+Alt+L on a link with no associated heading yet
• Type [ to auto-complete from existing links.
• Type Ctrl+Space on a link to see more about it.
• Read the Change Log.

See Frequently Asked Questions for more.