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Re: Show HN: macOS Reminder Sync for Obsidian Tasks

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Post by Terretta »

BowBun wrote: post #34
ethanbond wrote: post #26

Earlier quoted context omitted.

So? Does it matter much for some reason? That doesn’t seem like a compatibility issue.

If you've invested time into adding metadata and app-specific markdown to your setup, you lose that when you move to another tool. Has happened to me before. It's about vendor lock-in when you go too deep into their ecosystem.

And instead of open text files with plaintext properties in the YAML frontmatter standard, you want to do.... what, exactly?

And the plugins are all OSS, on GitHub.

What do you imagine is more open with less lock-in?

Re: Show HN: macOS Reminder Sync for Obsidian Tasks

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Post by Terretta »

ripperdoc wrote: post #92

I wish there was a way to syn from Apple Notes to Obsidian (or maybe there is?) Apple Notes is just faster and more convenient for daily notes, but I want Obsidian to be my repository, so I want some mechanism of automatically syncing certain notes or importing at some intervals.

Either, export your Apple Notes as Markdown:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/exporter/id1099120373?mt=12

Or use the official Importer:

https://help.obsidian.md/import/apple-notes

Btw, Shortcuts can slam things into your Obsidian vault because it's just text files. That can be as fast or faster than Notes. You might need a shortcuts helper like Toolbox Pro that can remember a path to your vault and write to it from your shortcuts:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/toolbox-pro-for-shortcuts/id14...

Re: Show HN: macOS Reminder Sync for Obsidian Tasks

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Post by timothyduong »

rahilb wrote: post #96
timothyduong wrote: post #94

Feedback: - It works! and really easily too! Thank you - Things I wish it could do: Sync based on #tag #metadata. I use 'Checklist' obsidian plugin and there's check-boxes that I throw in and there's 'checklist' items with tag name (e.g., #TODO) that I use to actually collate things that are to-be-done.

Hi, glad you like it! Version 1.1.0 just shipped that allows you to specify a Global Filter; only Tasks containing the filter will be synced if that's what you're after? Or would you like to exclude notes from being included based on properties at the beginning of the document?

Hi Rahil, yep, just as you said! Thank you! I'm waiting for the update to sync into the App Store to test this.

Re: Show HN: macOS Reminder Sync for Obsidian Tasks

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Post by InTheArena »

I wrote my own version of this - but ended up abandoning it for todoist. What I care about is that Obsidian is my “point of service” for all of my daily notes - but the actual management of todos seems better outside of the tool, rather then inside. As long as I can quickly and easily create tasks in notes, and display them in the correct output, using todoist to mange the backend seems reasonable to me.

Re: Show HN: macOS Reminder Sync for Obsidian Tasks

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Post by dSebastien »

oneeyedpigeon wrote: post #33

I use Obsidian daily, but my understanding of the app is terrible. I use it because it's the best markdown editor I've found — I just edit separate .md files, many of which are essentially a 'template' that contains a whole bunch of checkboxes. Is there a good 'starter guide' that I can use to get up to speed so I can start using Obsidian to track my notes, etc.? I'm very used to editing individual .md files for this…

I have published a free guide: https://www.dsebastien.net/the-ultimate-beginners-guide-to-o...

I also have a course: https://developassion.gumroad.com/l/obsidian-starter-course

And a starting point with a preconfigured vault and a user guide: https://developassion.gumroad.com/l/obsidian-starter-kit

Re: Show HN: macOS Reminder Sync for Obsidian Tasks

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Post by shmoogy »

InTheArena wrote: post #104

I wrote my own version of this - but ended up abandoning it for todoist. What I care about is that Obsidian is my “point of service” for all of my daily notes - but the actual management of todos seems better outside of the tool, rather then inside. As long as I can quickly and easily create tasks in notes, and display them in the correct output, using todoist to mange the backend seems reasonable to me.

Is there a way to sync obsidian notes to todoist? I've been using this app on TestFlight and forcing myself to use Apple reminders. I like that I can add reminders via Siri if I'm away from a computer, and sync tasks throughout my day from meetings or other things... but I don't like reminders kanban, and some of the data embed options in it. Feels too bare bones

Re: Show HN: macOS Reminder Sync for Obsidian Tasks

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Post by rahilb »

Improvotter wrote: post #95

Is it possible to introduce a trial? I'd want to make sure that the features work as described and am curious how smooth this works when not using your Macbook often. Like whether it will sync them in the background when the laptop is closed. Should I simply buy and go for a refund via Apple if it doesn't work out? Though I feel like this might be worse for you. Tried it out just now as a free user and it synced thou…

Hi, thanks for the feedback. I believe the free version should be representative as a trial and also useful without upgrading. If you would like to try premium please email and I can add you to the test flight.

I designed the App to be running all the time on my MacBook as that is where I use Obsidian; during my usage I have observed syncing working with my machine plugged in and display closed. This should be possible to test yourself with the free 6 hour sync interval.

For the issue you mentioned, by any chance did you select an existing list or create a new empty list? If selecting an existing reminder list completed Reminders will be synced to the inbox. It was an untested flow, but I think it’s correct as the program ensures the list state is synced to the vault state. I believe the setup wizard recommends creating a new list, I will add a note that completed reminders will be added to your vault if you select an existing list.

Re: Show HN: macOS Reminder Sync for Obsidian Tasks

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Post by ppetty »

Hi @rahilb, this sounds very intriguing; but I have a question regarding the In-App Purchases: what do these do? Is the app a trial that eventually requires a subscription or lifetime purchase?

I think what Obsidian with recent changes to their sorage sync fees is actually brilliant. I paid $8/month for 50GB, then they dropped the storage to 10GB. So I’m getting a great deal for the same $8 compared to new users & now they have a very low-grade $4/moonth plan that probably works for a lot of people … maybe even me. But going from 50GB to 1GB for half teh cost has me locked in to an extent.

That said $9/year doesn’t seem crazy for this one feature but I’m reluctant to install this without knowing this in advance. Still surprised Apple doesn’t require these details upfront … but these details aren’t in the app store or site as far as I can tell.

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