Obsidian
Official docs outline
16 sections- Obsidian Help
Obsidian as a local markdown knowledge base and where to find features.
- Vaults and folders
Local vault storage, the .obsidian folder, and plain files.
- Basic formatting and Obsidian-flavored Markdown
Markdown syntax, callouts, embeds, and live preview.
- Internal links and backlinks
Wikilinks, link updating, headings and block links, and backlinks.
- Properties
YAML front matter metadata and property types.
- Tags
Tagging notes and nested tags.
- Search
Search operators and queries.
- Graph view
Visualizing connections between notes.
- Canvas
Infinite visual canvas for notes and media.
- Bases
Database-like views over note properties.
- Templates
Inserting reusable snippets and note templates.
- Core plugins
Built-in optional features such as daily notes and outline.
- Community plugins and themes
Installing third-party plugins, restricted mode, and security considerations.
- Obsidian Sync
End-to-end encrypted sync, version history, and selective sync.
- Obsidian Publish
Publishing notes as a website.
- Obsidian URI
Opening and creating notes with obsidian:// links.
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