Introduction
Recently, I’ve been reviewing how I use Logseq, which included auditing and organizing the plugins I have installed. As I mentioned in a previous post, I currently have a few frustrations with Logseq, and I’m even considering switching to another tool. That said, I’ve also found that adding plugins and customizing CSS can go a long way in enhancing the overall user experience.
Right now, I have around 20 plugins installed, including some minor ones. In this post, I’d like to highlight a few that I find particularly useful or interesting.
1. Logseq Plugin: Bullet Threading
This one’s so simple it hardly needs an explanation — but the impact is significant. It improves the visual structure of bullet points, making the outline format much easier to read and understand at a glance.
Even a small visual tweak like this can reduce mental friction during daily use and help you organize your thoughts more clearly. It’s an easy win that I’m glad I added.
2. Logseq Plugin: Tabs
Another straightforward but helpful plugin — this one adds tabbed navigation within Logseq, making it much easier to switch between multiple pages.
Personally, I use Logseq mainly for journaling, so I don’t often have a ton of tabs open. But if your workflow involves managing multiple projects or referencing various pages frequently, this plugin can be a real productivity booster.
3. Logseq Habit Tracker
In my daily task list, I’ve set up a dedicated section called "Construction Habits," separate from regular tasks like work and appointments. These are habits I want to build — such as doing Anki reviews, exercise, or meditating before bed.
For me, having both tasks and habits displayed in the same view is crucial. Tools like Habitify offer a beautiful UI and great usability, but having to switch to a different app feels disruptive.
This plugin lets you manage habit tracking within the Logseq journal, which I find incredibly valuable.
That said, there are some drawbacks. The plugin can be a bit unstable, and the UI isn’t the most refined — adding or rearranging habits can be awkward. Hopefully these areas will improve in the future.
4. Logseq Journals Calendar
This plugin adds a simple but very practical calendar view to Logseq. It’s intuitive, easy to use, and feels immediately natural.
I often use it when I want to look back at past journal entries or jot down notes for future dates.
Logseq, by default (I believe), doesn’t allow you to directly write into future journal entries. But with this calendar, you can just click on any date to create or edit its journal page. It’s a quick and handy way to schedule tasks or leave future reminders. While there may be other ways to do this, I’ve found this method to be the most convenient.
5. Logtools – Productivity Pack
This is a relatively new plugin for me, and I haven’t fully explored everything it offers yet — but I already love how unique and flexible it is.
As the name suggests, it’s a collection of tools bundled into a single pack. It includes features like Kanban boards, Eisenhower Matrix, numbered lists, borders, gallery view, like/dislike (pro/con) sections, column layouts, and more — all of which enhance the visual organization of your notes.
I initially installed it while searching for a way to turn my daily task list into a Kanban-style layout. I had tried a few other plugins but none felt quite right. I haven’t activated the Kanban feature in this pack yet, but it’s the closest to what I’m looking for — so I may give it a try soon.
So far, I’ve been using the Eisenhower Matrix with some custom CSS for my task management area, and I’m quite satisfied with how it’s working out.
Since the plugin includes a variety of visual tools in one bundle, I’m looking forward to experimenting more and seeing how I can adapt it to fit my workflow.
Conclusion
There are still many other plugins I’d love to share, but for now, I’ve focused on a few that stood out to me the most.
While Logseq is fundamentally an outliner, these kinds of plugins allow you to customize both its appearance and functionality, making it feel like much more than just an outlining tool.
I’ll continue refining my setup, and if I come across more useful plugins or workflows, I’ll be sure to share them.
Thanks for reading!
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