# Set to Root

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Open additional Obsidian File Explorer tabs rooted to a specific folder.

Desktop only.

## Features

- Adds `Set to root` to folder context menus in the default File Explorer.
- Opens a dedicated rooted explorer view without changing Obsidian's built-in full-vault File Explorer.
- Supports either a single rooted view or multiple rooted views.
- Restores rooted views after restarting Obsidian.
- Lets you choose the icon used by rooted explorer tabs from a searchable icon picker.

## Usage

1. Open Obsidian's default File Explorer.
2. Right-click a folder.
3. Choose `Set to root`.
4. Use the new rooted explorer tab to browse that folder as its own file tree.

## Settings

- `Rooted view instances`
  - `Single view`: reuse one rooted explorer and replace its root folder.
  - `Multiple views`: open multiple rooted explorers.
- `New rooted view location`
  - `New tab`: open additional rooted explorers as tabs next to the File Explorer.
  - `New leaf`: open additional rooted explorers as split sidebar leaves.
- `Rooted view icon`
  - Choose the tab icon used by rooted explorer views.

## License

MIT