Obsidian
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| Obsidian | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Dynalist Inc. |
| Type | Note-taking / PKM |
| Initial release | 2020 |
| Operating system | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Written in | TypeScript, Electron |
| License | Proprietary (free for personal use) |
| Website | obsidian.md |
| Contents | |
Obsidian is a personal and team knowledge management application that stores notes as local Markdown files and visualizes connections between them as a graph.
Key Features
- Local Markdown file storage for full data ownership
- Bidirectional linking between notes
- Graph view visualizing the network of connected notes
- Extensive plugin ecosystem (community plugins)
- Obsidian Sync for encrypted cross-device synchronization
- Obsidian Publish for sharing notes as a website
- Canvas for visual note arrangement and brainstorming
Enterprise Use
Obsidian is widely used by knowledge workers, researchers, and consultants for personal knowledge management and note-taking. In enterprise settings it is adopted by individuals who prefer a local-first, privacy-focused tool. Obsidian for Teams and Obsidian Publish enable shared knowledge bases. Its Markdown format ensures long-term portability and freedom from vendor lock-in.
Tips
- Build a habit of linking notes as you write — the value of Obsidian grows with the density of connections.
- Use the Dataview plugin to query your notes like a database.
- Keep a daily note as a journal and inbox for capturing ideas before organizing them.
- Use tags and properties for structured metadata alongside free-form content.
