| name | obsidian |
| description | Obsidian knowledge management with markdown. Use for note-taking. |
Obsidian
Obsidian is a knowledge base that works on top of a local folder of Markdown files. 2025 features Bases (Database views) and native Canvas.
When to Use
- Personal Knowledge Management (PKM): Zettelkasten method.
- Privacy: Your data is just files on your disk. No cloud lock-in.
- Research: Linking complex ideas together.
Core Concepts
Links
[[Internal Link]] connects ideas. The "Graph View" visualizes these connections.
Plugins
Community plugins transform it into a task manager (Dataview, Tasks).
Canvas
Infinite whiteboard for visual brainstorming with cards/notes.
Best Practices (2025)
Do:
- Use
Dataview: Query your notes like a database.
- Use Templates: Standardize "Daily Notes" or "Meeting Notes".
- Sync: Use Obsidian Sync or iCloud/Git for mobile access.
Don't:
- Don't hoard plugins: Start simple. Too many plugins slow it down.
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