How to import OPML outlines into Obsidian
Convert each outline root into a Markdown note, with its children as nested lists.
How to read Markwhen timelines in Obsidian
Keep the plan as Markwhen text and use a timeline view to read its dated events. As of October 2026, Obsidian can display a fenced source block as code. Pocket Markwhen renders mw blocks and opens .mw files as vertical timelines.
Background
Markwhen syntax represents dated events and ranges in text. Pocket Markwhen displays event first-line text and heading groups while retaining the source for editing.
2 ways to do it
Keep a source block in a Markdown note
Put the plan inside a fenced code block to retain readable source text. Obsidian displays fenced code without needing a timeline renderer.
- limits
- A source block alone doesn't provide Pocket Markwhen date filters or its Today control.
- source
- Obsidian Markdown syntax
Pocket Markwhen from this site
Open a
.mwfile or render anmwblock in Reading mode. Date filters retain overlapping ranges, and heading groups can collapse.- limits
- Event text is plain text rather than interactive Markdown. Physical phone and tablet runs were not tested.
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Check the result before relying on it
Save a short dated plan as a
.mwfile in your vault.Open the file from the file list.
Use Source to edit the plan and Timeline to read it.
Set date or tag filters, or select Today.
Common questions
Does the list move events into date order?
The list retains source order within its grouping structure. Today finds the earliest qualifying future start date in that visible set.
How do I keep a filter for later?
With Pro, save it under a name before switching panels. Loading the saved filter restores its date and tag values.
Sources
- Obsidian Markdown syntaxhelp.obsidian.md
- Markwhen syntax referencedocs.markwhen.com
You can now read Markwhen timelines in Obsidian.
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The plugin in this guide
Pocket Markwhen
Read a Markwhen timeline and edit its source.