Obsidian
brew install --cask obsidian
v1.12.7
Note-taking app that organizes Markdown files stored locally with graph-based linking and full-text search.
Why you might care
Obsidian keeps all your data as plain-text Markdown on your computer—no vendor lock-in or internet dependency. It excels at building interconnected knowledge bases through bidirectional links and a visual graph, making it popular with researchers, writers, and note-takers who want to own their data and extend functionality via plugins and themes.
21.1k
30-day installs · #22
69.5k
90-day · #18
153.7k
365-day · #26
Links
- https://obsidian.md/
- Brew formula source: Casks/o/obsidian.rb
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