How do I get the Obsidian-CLI terminal window to appear?

From r/ObsidianMD 📅 • 📊 18 upvotes • ⭐ 8/10 • 🚀 high
*Analysis generated: Mar 22, 2026*
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Summary

The user is having trouble getting the Obsidian-CLI terminal window/panel to appear despite having ‘use from command line’ enabled. They’ve tried Ctrl + but it doesn’t work.

Key Insights

1. CLI access is not intuitive for many users.
2. Better discoverability of the CLI terminal is needed.
3. Documentation on CLI terminal activation and usage should be improved.

Enhancement Suggestions

No enhancement suggestions available

Analysis

This post highlights a usability issue with the Obsidian-CLI integration. Many users may not realize how to access the terminal or may be missing key configuration steps. The image likely shows the settings, which is helpful.
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