Obsidian.md

A second brain, for you, forever. Obsidian is a powerful knowledge base that works on top of a local folder of plain text Markdown files.

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About Obsidian.md

A second brain, for you, forever. Obsidian is a powerful knowledge base that works on top of
a local folder of plain text Markdown files.

Key features

Local-first

Obsidian stores your notes locally on your device, giving you full control over your data and enhancing privacy.

Markdown Support

Obsidian uses Markdown, making it easy to format text and compatible with many other text editors and tools.

Bidirectional Linking

You can create bidirectional links between notes, which helps in building a knowledge graph and navigating related information more easily.

Customizability

Obsidian is highly customizable with community plugins, themes, and various settings to fit different workflows.

Graph View

Provides a visual graph view of your notes and their connections, aiding in understanding relationships and discovering insights.

Offline Access

Since the notes are stored locally, you can access and edit them without an internet connection.

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