Obsidian
Knowledge base using local Markdown files with linking
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Hacker News mentions: 3 mentions (2020) to 22 mentions (2026)
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Homebrew analytics installs: 22,319 installs (2026) to 12,957 installs (2026)
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Stack Exchange data explorer questions asked: 1 question (2022) to 0 questions (2026)
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Stack Overflow developer survey usage share: 13.46 % of respondents (2024) to 16.24 % of respondents (2025)
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Wikipedia pageviews: 2,256 views (2022) to 22,392 views (2026)
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About Obsidian
Obsidian is a note-taking application designed for storing and organizing knowledge in the form of local Markdown files. Developers use it to create interconnected notes, build personal knowledge bases, and manage ideas through linking between documents. The application stores all data locally on the user's device rather than on remote servers, supporting offline access and data privacy. Obsidian is developed by Dynalist Inc. and is available across multiple platforms including Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android.
The application is offered as a free download with optional paid features for synchronization and publishing. It uses a proprietary license and supports customization through plugins and themes. Built with Electron, JavaScript, and CSS, Obsidian emphasizes user ownership of data by working with open file formats, allowing developers to maintain their notes independently from the application itself.
Checked 23 October 2026.
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