Obsidian
Build a knowledge base that follows your thinking.
By Rui Vas · Reviewed
What is Obsidian?
Obsidian is a note-taking and knowledge-management app that stores notes as local Markdown files. Links, a graph view, and Canvas help you connect ideas and work with information in different forms.
What can you do
with Obsidian?
Local Markdown files
Keep notes in a portable text format in your own vault.
Links and backlinks
Connect related ideas and see where a note is referenced.
Graph and Canvas
Explore relationships visually or arrange material on a flexible canvas.
Plugins and publishing
Extend the app with plugins and optional services such as Sync or Publish.
Start with one useful task.
A practical exercise to explore how Obsidian could fit your work.
- Create a small vault for one subject you are actively learning.
- Write three short notes in your own words and connect them with meaningful links.
- Use a map note or Canvas to explain the relationships, then add source references so you can revisit the evidence.
See Obsidian
in action.
Two practical videos to help you get started. Publisher names are shown below; creator tutorials are labeled separately from official videos.
Go to the source.
Features and availability change. Use the official resources for current product details, plans, and setup instructions.
Build the rest
of your toolkit.
From knowing the tool
to using it well.
Want to explore Obsidian with your team? Choose the tools and training format around your work, or book a conversation about the outcome you need.