Obsidian Speed Reading Plugin

Part of the Study Framework — a small ecosystem of tools for evidence-based learning in Obsidian. Each piece is independent and usable on its own.

Component	Role
obsidian-speed-reading (this repo)	RSVP reader with retrieval practice, streaks, and session tracking
obsidian-study-spaced-repetition	Spaced repetition flashcard review using question::answer notes (fork of st3v3nmw/obsidian-spaced-repetition)
obsidian-study-quiz	In-note quiz UI powered by a self-hosted Claude backend (fork of ECuiDev/obsidian-quiz-generator)
claude-study-server	Backend that generates the summaries, flashcards, and quiz questions consumed by the three plugins

A plugin to enable speed reading using the RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) technique. Select text in your note and trigger a modal to display words at a user-controlled pace.

Features

• Command palette entry: Speed Read Selected Text
• Configurable hotkey trigger
• Modal dialog with RSVP display
• Start/Pause button
• Adjustable WPM (words per minute) control
• Close button
• Robust Markdown handling for clean reading experience
• Settings tab for default WPM and preferences
• User-configurable progress bar control
• Full mobile support

Installation

1. Build the plugin
   In your project directory, run:

   pnpm install
   pnpm run build
   

2. Copy plugin files
   Copy the following files and folders to your Obsidian vault’s plugins directory (e.g., YourVault/.obsidian/plugins/speed-reading):

   • manifest.json
   • styles.css
   • dist/main.js
   • (For compatibility, also copy dist/main.js as main.js in the plugin root)

3. Enable the plugin

   • Open Obsidian.
   • Go to Settings → Community plugins → Installed plugins.
   • Enable Speed Reading.

Usage

1. Open a note and select the text you want to speed read.
2. Open the command palette (Ctrl+P or Cmd+P), search for Speed Read Selected Text, and run the command.
3. The RSVP modal will appear. Use the Start/Pause button and adjust WPM as needed.

Development Notes

• Built with TypeScript and the Obsidian API.

Future Enhancements

• Public release preparation (code review, linting, versioning, submission to community plugins)