How do I handle progress for long-running vault operations?

Use the provided Batch Processor pattern which includes an onProgress callback to update the Obsidian UI or show a progress modal.

Why does my Obsidian plugin freeze during bulk operations?

UI freezes usually occur when performing too many synchronous file operations or exceeding the 100 reads/second limit. This skill helps implement async batching to prevent this.

What is the difference between debouncing and throttling in this context?

Debouncing delays execution until a pause in activity (perfect for search inputs), while throttling limits execution to a fixed frequency (ideal for scroll or resize events).

How many file writes can Obsidian handle per second?

It is recommended to limit file writes to 10 per second to avoid data corruption risks and performance degradation.

Obsidian Rate Limiting & Throttling

Name: Obsidian Rate Limiting & Throttling
Author: jeremylongshore

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Implements high-performance file system operations and throttling patterns for robust Obsidian plugin development.

This skill provides specialized patterns for managing bulk file operations within the Obsidian environment, ensuring plugin stability and UI responsiveness. It offers production-ready implementations for async queues, rate limiters, and batch processors to handle large-scale vault modifications without triggering UI freezes or data corruption. Developers can leverage these patterns to build robust plugins that respect Obsidian's internal performance limits and provide smooth user experiences through progress monitoring and debounced event handling.

Key Features

01Progress tracking and UI feedback patterns for long-running tasks

02Implementation of async queues for sequential file operations

03Advanced debounce and throttle utilities for optimized UI performance

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05Batch processing patterns for efficient large-scale vault updates

06Configurable rate limiters to prevent Obsidian vault write conflicts

Use Cases

01Creating data-intensive plugins that process large metadata caches

02Refactoring or updating thousands of markdown files across a large vault

03Developing real-time search or synchronization features that require debouncing

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills obsidian-rate-limits

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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