What is Obsidian?
Obsidian is a private and flexible note-taking application that seamlessly integrates with the non-linear nature of the human mind. By leveraging a graph-based approach to knowledge management, Obsidian empowers users to effortlessly create and navigate interconnected ideas, fostering a dynamic and personalized information ecosystem. Stored locally on users' devices, Obsidian's notes remain secure and accessible even when offline, ensuring privacy and long-term data preservation. With a vast ecosystem of plugins and customization options, Obsidian adapts to the unique thinking patterns and workflows of each individual, enabling them to cultivate and harness their own knowledge graph like a personal digital garden
Highlights
- Graph-based note-taking that mirrors the non-linear nature of human thought
- Local, offline storage for secure and private access to notes
- Flexible customization through a wide range of plugins and themes
- Use of open, non-proprietary file formats for long-term data preservation
Features
Knowledge Management
Backlink-aware editor
Graph view
Dark Mode
Hyperlinks
Zettelkasten note method
Graphs
Graph relationships
Dynamic content
Flow Chart
Bidirectional links
No Tracking
Embedded video
Cross Linking
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
No Root Required
Local Storage
Works Offline
Code Syntax Highlighting
Support for MarkDown
Split-screen view
Tagging
Kanban Board
Save as Markdown
Backlink
Support for LaTeX
Knowledge Base structuring
Custom themes
Portable
HTML/CSS/JS rendering
Intuitive Interface
Write files in markdown
Search by tags
Note organization
Multitasking
Mind Mapping
Wiki-like local linking
Live editing
Folder Hierarchy
LaTeX Math
Backlinks
Block reference
Nested tags
Wiki
Lightweight
Markdown preview
Calendar View
Personal Information Manager (PIM)
Sort by date
No registration required
Query Engine
Finds unlinked references