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Obsidian
Knowledge base that works on local Markdown files.
⭐ 4.6/5Free Tier AvailableFounded 2020
About Obsidian
Obsidian is a powerful knowledge base application that works on local Markdown files. It uses a unique graph view to visualize connections between notes and supports extensive customization through community plugins. Unlike cloud-based tools, Obsidian gives you complete ownership of your data.
Key Features
✓Markdown editing
✓Graph view
✓Backlinks
✓Community plugins
✓Themes
✓Canvas
✓Templates
✓Tags
✓Search
✓Local storage
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- ✓Local-first
- ✓Highly customizable
- ✓Free for personal use
- ✓Plugin ecosystem
👎 Cons
- ✗No real-time collaboration
- ✗Sync costs extra
- ✗Steep learning curve
- ✗Not web-based
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