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Installation

Nexus Properties is currently awaiting approval for the Obsidian Community Plugin store. While we wait for approval, you can install it using one of the methods below.

🎯 Recommended: BRAT (Beta Reviewers Auto-update Tool)​

The easiest and most convenient way to install Nexus Properties with automatic updates:

Steps​

  1. Install BRAT plugin (if you don't have it already)

    • Open Settings → Community Plugins → Browse

    • Search for "BRAT"

    • Install and enable BRAT

  2. Add Nexus Properties via BRAT

    • Open Settings → BRAT

    • Click Add Beta Plugin

    • Enter the repository URL: https://github.com/Real1tyy/Nexus-Properties

    • Click Add Plugin

  3. Enable the plugin

    • Go to Settings → Community Plugins

    • Find "Nexus Properties" in the list

    • Toggle it on

Benefits of BRAT​

  • ✅ Automatic updates - Get new features and fixes automatically

  • ✅ Easy installation - Just paste the repo URL

  • ✅ One-click setup - No manual file management

  • ✅ Smoother experience - Updates handle themselves

📥 Manual Installation from GitHub Releases​

If you prefer manual installation or can't use BRAT:

Steps​

  1. Download the latest release

    • Go to GitHub Releases

    • Find the latest version (all releases are versioned and tagged)

    • Download these three files:

      • main.js

      • manifest.json

      • styles.css

  2. Create plugin folder

    • Navigate to your vault's plugins directory: {VaultFolder}/.obsidian/plugins/

    • Create a new folder: nexus-properties

    • Full path should be: {VaultFolder}/.obsidian/plugins/nexus-properties/

  3. Move files

    • Place the three downloaded files into the nexus-properties folder

  4. Reload Obsidian

    • Press Ctrl/Cmd + R to reload Obsidian

    • Or close and reopen Obsidian

  5. Enable the plugin

    • Go to Settings → Community Plugins

    • Find "Nexus Properties" in the installed plugins list

    • Toggle it on

Note on Manual Updates​

With manual installation, you'll need to repeat these steps whenever you want to update to a new version. Consider using BRAT for automatic updates.

✨ Coming Soon: Community Plugin Store​

Once Nexus Properties is approved for the Obsidian Community Plugin store, you'll be able to install it directly:

  1. Open Settings → Community Plugins → Browse

  2. Search for "Nexus Properties"

  3. Click Install

  4. Enable the plugin

We'll update this page as soon as the plugin is available in the store!

Requirements​

  • Obsidian 1.6.0+

Opening Your Relationship Graph​

After installation, you can open the Relationship Graph in three ways:

Ribbon Icon (Optional)​

If enabled in settings, a fork icon appears in the left sidebar. Simply click it to open the Relationship Graph.

Command Palette​

  1. Open command palette

    • Press Ctrl/Cmd + P (or Ctrl + E on some systems)

    • This opens Obsidian's command search

  2. Find the graph command

    • Type: Nexus Properties: Show Relationship Graph

    • Press Enter to open the graph view

Direct Command​

Use the command "Nexus Properties: Show Relationship Graph" from anywhere in Obsidian.

Note for Obsidian beginners: Obsidian plugins can add ribbon icons (left sidebar), commands (command palette), or both. Nexus Properties provides multiple options for maximum flexibility.

First-time setup checklist​

  • Open Settings → Nexus Properties and review the default property names (Parent, Child, Related)

  • Adjust property names if you already use different keys for relationships

  • (Optional) Configure directory scanning to focus on specific folders

  • (Optional) Enable the ribbon icon in settings for quick access

  • Open the Relationship Graph using the command palette (Ctrl/Cmd + P → Nexus Properties: Show Relationship Graph)

  • Create your first relationship by adding frontmatter to a note (see Quick Start Guide)

Optional: Example Relationship Setup​

---
# Parent note
Child:
  - "[[Child Note 1]]"
  - "[[Child Note 2]]"
---

# Child note (auto-updated by Nexus Properties)
Parent: "[[Parent Note]]"
Related:
  - "[[Related Note]]"
---

Troubleshooting Installation​

Plugin Not Appearing​

  • Make sure you're running Obsidian 1.6.0 or higher
  • Restart Obsidian completely (close and reopen)
  • Check that the plugin files are in the correct folder: {VaultFolder}/.obsidian/plugins/nexus-properties/

Plugin Won't Enable​

  • Check the Obsidian console (Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+I) for error messages
  • Make sure all required files (main.js, manifest.json, styles.css) are present
  • Try disabling other plugins to check for conflicts

Commands Not Working​

  • Verify the plugin is enabled in Settings → Community plugins
  • Some commands are only available when viewing indexed files
  • Check your directory scanning settings if files aren't being indexed

For more help, see Troubleshooting or open an issue.