BRAT
Beta Reviewer's Auto-update Tester. Install and update beta plugins and themes directly from GitHub repositories, even if they're not in the community store. Essential for testing unreleased plugins.
TfTHacker is credited as the original plugin creator. Setup notes, fit assessments, and cautions below are Obsidian Mate editorial guidance. How we review resources
Overview
Beta Reviewer's Auto-update Tester. Install and update beta plugins and themes directly from GitHub repositories, even if they're not in the community store. Essential for testing unreleased plugins. It is designed for testing Obsidian plugins or themes directly from their source repositories before a normal community release. The practical value is a repeatable workflow that remains visible in ordinary Markdown or Obsidian's own interface, rather than an isolated feature added without a plan.
How to Install BRAT
- 1Open Obsidian Settings, select Community plugins, and confirm Restricted mode is disabled.
- 2Search the community catalog for BRAT, install it, and enable it.
- 3Open the plugin settings and review its defaults before using it on existing notes.
- 4Test the workflow in a copied note or disposable vault, then inspect the resulting files.
How to Use BRAT
Add only a repository you recognize, note the exact project being tested, restart or reload as instructed, and remove the beta installation when testing is complete.
When BRAT Helps
It is designed for testing Obsidian plugins or themes directly from their source repositories before a normal community release.
A Safe First Workflow
Add only a repository you recognize, note the exact project being tested, restart or reload as instructed, and remove the beta installation when testing is complete.
Limits and Checks
- Unreleased code can break or change without notice. Review the repository and keep test plugins away from the only copy of an important vault.
- Keep a recoverable vault backup before enabling automation or bulk changes.
Details
- GitHub stars
- 1k+
Sources and Documentation
This guide was checked against the creator's repository and primary documentation.
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