Obsidian overhauls plugin directory, adds automated security scans

Obsidian's shift to automated security scans is a necessary evolution for a thriving local-first app facing an influx of AI-generated submissions. By automating the review process, they've unblocked developers while shifting the responsibility of trust to transparent scorecards.

• –Automated pipeline checks every plugin version for vulnerabilities and malware, completely eliminating the prior submission backlog.
• –New safety scorecards and upcoming capability disclosures (network, file system, clipboard) give users informed consent before installing third-party code.
• –Monetization transparency labels explicitly clarify which plugins are free, have optional payments, or require paid subscriptions.
• –The release of a new Obsidian CLI simplifies the scaffolding and build process for developers creating new plugins.