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Obsidian

Score9.6 out of 10

7 Reviews and Ratings

What is Obsidian?

Obsidian is a Local-First knowledge management and Markdown Editor that functions as a non-linear database for notes. Built on an Electron framework, the solution operates directly on a local directory of plain-text files to ensure data longevity and prevent proprietary vendor lock-in.

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A simple and efficient platform for .md files

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I mostly use Obsidian as a .md reader an as an interface between my work and the work produced by AI. It serves as a quick repository where t check AI summaries and as a long term memory for my agents.

Pros

  • Folder structure easily navigable
  • Edit/read mode
  • Markdown reading and editing

Cons

  • Some features should be part of the core product and not extensions
  • Better integration with iCloud for syncing

Return on Investment

  • Reliable and beautiful reading of AI generated text
  • Free product

Usability

Other Software Used

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