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Obsidian: A Year Later Reflections on using Obsidian for research notes, teaching materials, and personal knowledge management. Jan 15 2024 https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1484480974693-6ca0a78fb36b?w=400&auto=format&fit=crop&q=60 /avatar/avatar1.png Neeldhara

Obsidian: A Year Later

After a year of daily use, Obsidian has transformed how I think about knowledge management.

What Works Brilliantly

The Graph View

Seeing connections between ideas visually has led to unexpected research insights. The graph isn't just pretty - it's functional.

Plugin Ecosystem

The community plugins are incredible. Dataview turns your notes into a database. Templater automates repetitive tasks.

Local Storage

Your notes are just markdown files. No vendor lock-in, complete control, and peace of mind.

Pain Points

Mobile Experience

While functional, the mobile app lacks the fluidity of the desktop version. Syncing can occasionally hiccup.

Learning Curve

The flexibility means complexity. New users might feel overwhelmed by options.

The Verdict

For academics and researchers, Obsidian is transformative. The investment in learning pays dividends in productivity and insight.