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Installation

How to install Prisma Calendar — from the official Obsidian Community Plugin Store (recommended), or manually from a GitHub release.

Quick Start Video​

Learn how to install, setup, and begin using Prisma Calendar in minutes.

✨ Recommended: Obsidian Community Plugin Store​

Prisma Calendar is published in the official Obsidian Community Plugin Store — Obsidian's plugin marketplace. This is the recommended way to install the plugin.

The fastest path: open the community page and click Add to Obsidian at the top — Obsidian opens the Community Plugins store on Prisma's listing, then you click Install and Enable.

Why install from the store​

  • ✅ One-click install and enable — no folders, no file copying, no manual updates
  • ✅ Automatic updates — Obsidian shows you when a new version is available and updates in one click
  • ✅ Verified by the Obsidian team — every release is reviewed for compliance and security before it ships
  • ✅ Listed alongside your other plugins — manage Prisma the same way you manage every other Community plugin

Option A — Install via the Obsidian Community page​

Open Prisma Calendar's official Community Plugin page and click Add to Obsidian — Obsidian opens to Prisma's listing in the Community Plugins store. From there, click Install, then Enable:

Install in Obsidian

Direct URL: https://community.obsidian.md/plugins/prisma-calendar

Option B — Install manually from inside Obsidian​

If the above doesn't work, you can install Prisma manually, regardless of browser or platform compatibility:

  1. Open Obsidian
  2. Go to Settings → Community Plugins
  3. If Restricted Mode is on, click Turn on community plugins
  4. Click Browse
  5. Search for "Prisma Calendar"
  6. Click Install
  7. Click Enable

That's it — Prisma is now active in your vault. Open the Quick Start to set up your first calendar.

📥 Alternative: Manual Installation from GitHub Releases​

If you prefer manual installation:

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 Obsidian's Community Plugin Store for automatic updates.

Requirements​

  • Obsidian 1.11.4 or newer — earlier versions don't expose the APIs Prisma uses for Bases integration and encrypted secret storage. Update Obsidian first if you're on an older build.
  • For templating features, install the Templater plugin

Next Steps​

After installation, see the Quick Start Guide for:

  • Opening your calendar
  • Initial setup and configuration
  • Creating your first event
  • Getting started with recurring events