Obsidian

A local-first note-taking app built around Markdown and linked knowledge.

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Obsidian stores notes as local Markdown files and adds backlinks, graph views, plugins, and publish/sync options.

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Categories
note taking
Platforms
iOSAndroidWindowsmacOSLinux
Pricing
FreeSubscription
Use cases
Research notesPersonal knowledge managementWriting systems

Key features

Markdown files
Backlinks
Graph view
Plugin ecosystem

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Local-first file ownership
  • Powerful plugins
  • Excellent for linked notes

Cons

  • Team collaboration requires paid services or external workflows
  • Initial setup can take time

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FAQ

Does Obsidian store notes locally?

Yes. Obsidian stores notes as local Markdown files by default.