Obsidian

Obsidian is a powerful knowledge base and note-taking application that works on top of your local folder of plain text Markdown files. It focuses on linking notes and visualizing connections between ideas.

Features

Bidirectional linking between notes
Graph view visualization of note connections
Extensive plugin ecosystem for customization
Markdown-based formatting with extended syntax
Local storage with optional sync service
Support for multiple vaults (note collections)
Daily notes and templates for consistent formatting
Customizable workspaces and interface

Installation

macOS

Using Homebrew: brew install --cask obsidian
Or download directly from Obsidian website

Windows

Using Chocolatey: choco install obsidian
Or download and run the installer from Obsidian website

Linux

Download AppImage, Snap, or Flatpak from Obsidian website

Basic Configuration

Create a new vault or open an existing folder of Markdown files
Enable core plugins in Settings → Core plugins
Browse community plugins in Settings → Community plugins
Customize the appearance with themes or CSS snippets
Set up templates for consistent note formats

Summary

Obsidian transforms note-taking from a linear process into a networked thinking environment, helping you connect ideas and build knowledge over time. Its local-first approach ensures privacy and data ownership while providing powerful features for knowledge management.

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