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Installation

Prisma Calendar 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 Prisma Calendar 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 Prisma Calendar via BRAT

    • Open Settings → BRAT
    • Click Add Beta Plugin
    • Enter the repository URL: https://github.com/Real1tyy/Prisma-Calendar
    • Click Add Plugin

  3. Enable the plugin

    • Go to Settings → Community Plugins
    • Find "Prisma Calendar" 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: prisma-calendar
    • Full path should be: {VaultFolder}/.obsidian/plugins/prisma-calendar/

  3. Move files

    • Place the three downloaded files into the prisma-calendar 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 "Prisma Calendar" 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 Prisma Calendar 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 "Prisma Calendar"
  3. Click Install
  4. Enable the plugin

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

Requirements​

  • Obsidian 1.5+
  • For templating features, install the Templater plugin

First-time setup checklist​

  • Create or pick a folder for your calendar notes (e.g., Calendar/)
  • (Optional) Create a Templater template for new events
  • Open Settings → Prisma Calendar and choose your Active Calendar
  • Set Directory to your chosen folder
  • Review frontmatter property names (Start/End/AllDay/Title) and adjust if you already use different keys

Optional: Minimal Templater template​

---
Title: <% tp.file.title %>
Start: <% tp.date.now("YYYY-MM-DDTHH:mm") %>
End: <% tp.date.now("YYYY-MM-DDTHH:mm", 60*60*1000) %>
AllDay: false
Status: Inbox
---

# <% tp.file.title %>

Notes here...