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Should I Use Obsidian?
Local-first markdown knowledge base
Go for it
Score
8/10
Yes — the best tool for personal knowledge management if you think in connections.
▲ Pros
- +Local-first — your notes are markdown files on your machine, not in someone's cloud
- +Bidirectional linking and graph view reveal connections between ideas
- +Plugin ecosystem is massive and community-driven
- +Blazing fast even with thousands of notes
▼ Cons
- −Collaboration features are weak — it's a personal tool, not a team tool
- −Sync requires paid Obsidian Sync ($8/mo) or manual solutions
- −Initial setup and plugin configuration takes time
- −The graph view looks cool but rarely provides actionable insights
◉ Expert Perspectives
Knowledge WorkerGo for it
“Obsidian changed how I think. Linking notes forces you to find connections between ideas you'd otherwise forget.”
Team LeadProceed with caution
“Great for personal use, terrible for team wikis. If you need collaboration, use Notion. If you need a second brain, use Obsidian.”
Privacy AdvocateGo for it
“Your notes are plain markdown files on your machine. No vendor lock-in, no cloud dependency. This is how software should work.”
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