Obsidian

Obsidian is a note-taking app that works with plain text files stored directly on your device. You can write notes, link them together, and see how your ideas connect through a visual graph. Unlike cloud-based tools, everything stays private on your computer.

The app uses simple text files with basic formatting, which means your notes remain readable even without Obsidian. You can link any note to another, creating connections that help you discover patterns in your thinking. This makes it great for building knowledge over time.

There is a free version with all core features and optional paid services for cloud syncing and web publishing. The app works on computers, phones, and tablets.

Getting started with Obsidian is simple. Here are the basic steps:

• Download and install Obsidian from the website, then create a new vault which is a folder where your notes live.

• Start writing notes using the built-in editor. You can use basic formatting like bold, italic, and headers without learning complicated codes.

• Link notes together by typing two brackets around a word, like this: [[topic name]]. This creates a connection between notes.

• Click the graph view button to see how all your notes connect visually. This helps you spot patterns and relationships.

• Install plugins from the community section if you need extra features like calendars, task lists, or file management tools.

• Organize notes with folders and tags to keep everything tidy and easy to find.

• Stores notes locally on your device with full privacy

• Links notes together to build knowledge networks

• Visual graph shows connections between ideas

• Canvas for unlimited brainstorming space

• Thousands of free community plugins available

• Works offline without internet connection

• Plain text files you own forever

• Mobile apps for phones and tablets

• Supports basic text formatting

• Free to use with optional paid services