Projects
Projects let you organize and surface work using metadata-based detection.
If the link doesn't work: Obsidian → Settings → Community Plugins → Task Genius
Detection Methods
Enable and configure how files become projects:
- Frontmatter key: e.g.
project: true - Tags: One or more tags to qualify files as projects
- Folders: Paths designating project locations
You can combine methods to match your vault structure.
Metadata Configuration
- Property keys: Define which frontmatter keys store project metadata
- Status mapping: Map project-level states to status icons/labels
- Display options: Icons, names, and how projects appear in views
Working With Projects in Views
- Projects appear alongside tasks and files where supported
- Filtering rules can include/exclude projects
- Consider using separate views for project dashboards vs. task lists
Tips
- Keep project detection conditions simple for maintainability
- Standardize metadata keys across your vault for consistency
Troubleshooting
- Project not detected? Check the configured methods and the file’s frontmatter/tags/folder path
- Conflicting methods? Narrow down criteria or prioritize one method