Requirements

To get started, you'll need:

1. Transparency Effects Enabled in Windows settings - Essential Windows system setting
2. Mica For Everyone - Windows transparency tool

Configuring Obsidian Settings

Appearance Settings

1. Open Obsidian Settings and navigate to the Appearance section

2. Apply the Transparency Theme

   • Watch this guide: How to use theme
   • This will prepare Obsidian for transparency effects

Setting Up Mica For Everyone

Creating Process Rules

1. Create an Obsidian Process Rule

   • Make sure to capitalize the "O" in Obsidian

2. Configure Obsidian-Specific Rules

   • Apply these settings for optimal transparency

Installing the Transparency Theme

Custom Theme Download

The transparency theme is a modified version of the excellent Obsidian-transparent theme by Oczko24.

Download Theme.zip

Theme Installation Steps

1. Download the theme file from the link above
2. Extract the contents to your Obsidian themes folder
3. Enable the theme in Obsidian's Appearance settings
4. Restart Obsidian to apply the changes

Optimizing Your Setup

Fine-tuning Transparency

• Adjust opacity levels in Mica For Everyone settings
• Experiment with blur effects for better readability
• Customize accent colors to match your workflow

Workspace Configuration

• Choose appropriate background colors for your desktop
• Adjust font sizes if transparency affects readability
• Configure sidebar transparency separately if needed

Advanced Customization

Theme Modifications

You can further customize the transparency theme by:

• Editing CSS variables for opacity levels
• Adjusting color schemes for different lighting conditions
• Creating custom snippets for specific interface elements

Mica For Everyone Advanced Settings

• Set up hotkeys for quick transparency toggling
• Configure different profiles for various use cases
• Adjust per-monitor settings for multi-display setups

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

• Obsidian not transparent?

  • Verify Windows transparency effects are enabled
  • Check that Mica For Everyone is running
  • Ensure the process rule is correctly configured

• Text readability issues?

  • Adjust the theme's opacity settings
  • Choose a more contrasting desktop background
  • Increase font sizes in Obsidian settings

• Performance concerns?

  • Reduce transparency levels
  • Disable unnecessary visual effects
  • Close resource-intensive background applications

Compatibility Notes

• Works best on Windows 11 with native transparency support
• Windows 10 users may need additional configuration
• Some plugins might not display correctly with transparency

Workflow Integration

Productivity Tips

• Use dark mode for better contrast with transparency
• Organize your desktop to complement the transparent interface
• Consider dual monitors to maximize the visual effect

Theme Combinations

The transparency theme works well with:

• Minimal desktop setups
• Dark wallpapers with subtle patterns
• Complementary transparent applications

Credits

This guide is based on the outstanding work by:

• Oczko24 for the original Obsidian-transparent theme
• The Mica For Everyone team for the transparency tool
• The Obsidian community for theme development support

Maintenance

Keeping Your Setup Updated

• Regularly check for theme updates to maintain compatibility
• Update Mica For Everyone for the latest features
• Backup your theme configurations before major Obsidian updates

Reverting Changes

If you need to return to the default appearance:

1. Disable the transparency theme in Obsidian settings
2. Remove the process rule from Mica For Everyone
3. Restart Obsidian to apply default settings