Core Features and Organization
Local-First Philosophy
One of Obsidian’s key strengths is its local-first approach, which provides several advantages:
- Offline Support: Work anywhere, anytime without internet dependency
- App Compatibility: Native markdown format ensures compatibility with other tools
- No Lock-in: Your data remains yours and portable
- Full System Access: Ability to interact with OS features and terminal
Organization Methods
CODE Method
- Collect: Gather information and resources
- Organize: Structure and categorize content
PARA Method
- Projects: Active tasks and ongoing initiatives
- Areas: Spheres of responsibility
- Resources: Reference materials and knowledge base
- Archive: Completed or inactive items
File Management
- Custom Icons: Enhance visual organization using the iconize plugin
- Right Click > Change Icon (Cmd/Ctrl-Shift-j)
- Icons can be set for both files and folders
- Highest priority override for specific items
Best Practices
- Use consistent naming conventions
- Implement hierarchical structure
- Leverage linking capabilities
- Regular organization maintenance