Emacs: Denote backlinks for Org headings
The current stable version of Denote include optional means to link
directly to an Org heading, using its CUSTOM_ID property (creating
it, if necessary). I have already demonstrated this in video form:
https://protesilaos.com/codelog/2024-01-20-emacs-denote-link-org-headings/.
As part of the development work towards version 3.0.0, we now define
a new command that displays a buffer with backlinks to the current Org
heading: denote-org-extras-backlinks-for-heading. It is part of the
denote-org-extras.el file, which contains optional extensions that
only work with Org mode files.
The name of the backlinks buffer includes the text of the heading it is about.
Note that links to headings are also pointing to the underlying file,
using its identifier. They are a composite of FILE-ID::#HEADING-ID,
which still leverages the robust Denote file-naming scheme.
Part of the current development version
Things are in a state of flux as we are fleshing out Denote 3.0.0.
If you do try this feature, please let me know how it works for you
and if you would like to see something done differently.
Denote is highly flexible and designed to be easy to extend: you do not have to be an expert. We do everything using small functions and code that has no obscure macros and/or deeply nested expressions. This will continue to be the case. So feel welcome to take a look and send your feedback.
Version 3.0.0 will hopefully be released in June or July 2024.
Denote sources
Denote is a simple note-taking tool for Emacs. It is based on the idea that notes should follow a predictable and descriptive file-naming scheme. The file name must offer a clear indication of what the note is about, without reference to any other metadata. Denote basically streamlines the creation of such files while providing facilities to link between them.
Denote’s file-naming scheme is not limited to “notes”. It can be used for all types of file, including those that are not editable in Emacs, such as videos. Naming files in a consistent way makes their filtering and retrieval considerably easier. Denote provides relevant facilities to rename files, regardless of file type.
- Package name (GNU ELPA):
denote - Official manual: https://protesilaos.com/emacs/denote
- Change log: https://protesilaos.com/emacs/denote-changelog
- Git repositories:
- Video demo: https://protesilaos.com/codelog/2022-06-18-denote-demo/
- Backronyms: Denote Everything Neatly; Omit The Excesses. Don’t Ever Note Only The Epiphenomenal.