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Re: Show HN: Open-source obsidian.md sync server

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Post by echelon »

rs_rs_rs_rs_rs wrote: post #42
echelon wrote: post #25

Earlier quoted context omitted.

If Obsidian stops acheong08, I'm done with Obsidian. I want a durable way to edit, sync, and preserve my notes, not just a pretty interface. I'm happy to pay Obsidian for sync, but if they PM this to only one distribution channel and subsequently enshittify it, I don't want it. Stopping acheong08 would be a bad signal forewarning what's to come.

Dude, just pay the $8, no reason to cluch your pearls like that.

I don't think my comment was uncalled for. The OP was worried they broke the TOS by writing their own service. I wanted to reassure them that any move by Obsidian to squash them would be met with incredible scrutiny.

I already pay Obsidian, both monthly and with the one-time donation. I mentioned it in my comment. My post was upvoted +3 until you responded with snark. Now it's at -4.

Not sure how I'm pearl clutching.

Re: Show HN: Open-source obsidian.md sync server

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Post by intellectronica »

kepano wrote: post #31

(Obsidian CEO here) Impressive! It's fun to see the diversity of ways people sync/backup their Obsidian files. The nice thing about storing all your notes on your device is that it makes it possible to move and edit your Markdown files in many different ways. That diversity of solutions is what makes the ecosystem of Markdown tools resilient over the long term. There are already a handful of tools that allow you to s…

This attitude is in no small part the reason I'm happy to pay those $8 every month - support a great team building and continuously improving a package so useful it has become an integral part of my life and, as a bonus, get a slick and reliable sync service on top.

Re: Show HN: Open-source obsidian.md sync server

#53

Post by UltimateEdge »

freedomben wrote: post #45
solarkraft wrote: post #19

Syncthing actually works pretty well when you have a tool that automatically resolves sync conflicts: https://discuss.logseq.com/t/automatically-merge-syncthing-c...

I'm using Syncthing to keep in sync between a desktop and two Android phones over tailscale, and it works pretty good, but I have to occasionally open the Syncthing app on Android to "bump" it and get it to sync. It's in a git repo (which syncthing handles great even though there are some older posts online telling you not to do that), and on the desktop I can review and "sanity check" stuff and then commit it to ens…

Why not exclude the .git directory from being synced, if you're not going to be committing on your mobile devices? This is what I do.

Re: Show HN: Open-source obsidian.md sync server

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Post by jpgvm »

kepano wrote: post #31

(Obsidian CEO here) Impressive! It's fun to see the diversity of ways people sync/backup their Obsidian files. The nice thing about storing all your notes on your device is that it makes it possible to move and edit your Markdown files in many different ways. That diversity of solutions is what makes the ecosystem of Markdown tools resilient over the long term. There are already a handful of tools that allow you to s…

I had never heard of your service until now but your reply has probably landed you $8/month.

Bootstrapped startups deserve my money and commendable leadership should be rewarded.

Re: Show HN: Open-source obsidian.md sync server

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Post by vGPU »

kepano wrote: post #31

(Obsidian CEO here) Impressive! It's fun to see the diversity of ways people sync/backup their Obsidian files. The nice thing about storing all your notes on your device is that it makes it possible to move and edit your Markdown files in many different ways. That diversity of solutions is what makes the ecosystem of Markdown tools resilient over the long term. There are already a handful of tools that allow you to s…

I was previously using a third party sync solution, but guess who just got a new subscription?

Re: Show HN: Open-source obsidian.md sync server

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Post by vGPU »

rodja_ wrote: post #38

> I'm a recent high school graduate and can't afford $8 per month for the official sync service What happened to the $47000 you got from Apple [1]? [1]: https://medium.com/bugbountywriteup/how-i-earned-47000-usd-a...

The OP stated at the bottom that he was saving it for tuition.

Re: Show HN: Open-source obsidian.md sync server

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Post by belthesar »

kepano wrote: post #31

(Obsidian CEO here) Impressive! It's fun to see the diversity of ways people sync/backup their Obsidian files. The nice thing about storing all your notes on your device is that it makes it possible to move and edit your Markdown files in many different ways. That diversity of solutions is what makes the ecosystem of Markdown tools resilient over the long term. There are already a handful of tools that allow you to s…

A response like this was exactly the reminder I needed to upgrade my Catalyst license. My opsec can be a little on the paranoid side, so while I believe y'all have the best of intentions and would build sync with the expectation that my data is safe, I would prefer to not use your sync service. But I use Obsidian so regularly that it's definitely worth supporting good work done by folks that align with me. Keep up the wonderful work, both as a software company and as a beacon for how to be a good steward in an increasingly cynical industry.

Re: Show HN: Open-source obsidian.md sync server

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Post by kepano »

belthesar wrote: post #57
kepano wrote: post #31

(Obsidian CEO here) Impressive! It's fun to see the diversity of ways people sync/backup their Obsidian files. The nice thing about storing all your notes on your device is that it makes it possible to move and edit your Markdown files in many different ways. That diversity of solutions is what makes the ecosystem of Markdown tools resilient over the long term. There are already a handful of tools that allow you to s…

A response like this was exactly the reminder I needed to upgrade my Catalyst license. My opsec can be a little on the paranoid side, so while I believe y'all have the best of intentions and would build sync with the expectation that my data is safe, I would prefer to not use your sync service. But I use Obsidian so regularly that it's definitely worth supporting good work done by folks that align with me. Keep up th…

For reference, below is our blog post on how you can verify the Sync encryption. Most people don't have the time or skills to set up their own sync service, but if you do setting up a DIY solution can be a fun project.

https://obsidian.md/blog/verify-obsidian-sync-encryption/

Re: Show HN: Open-source obsidian.md sync server

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Post by packetlost »

malnourish wrote: post #50
packetlost wrote: post #20

I wish Obsidian had a better outliner mode/plugin so I could switch to it from Logseq, but I just love the outliner/block mode too much.

Yep; I switched from Obsidian to Logseq because Logseq works the way I always wanted to take notes. They are both great tools, even if Logseq lacks some in the polish department (and honestly, it's pretty good).

I really wish Logseq had better/more plugins, a less janky sync option, and publish. Maybe it'll get there, but I kinda doubt it. I've toyed with creating a plugin for neovim that parses Logseq formatted markdown and gives me a similar experience, but it would be a lot of work.

Re: Show HN: Open-source obsidian.md sync server

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Post by LorenDB »

ilyin wrote: post #49
kepano wrote: post #31

(Obsidian CEO here) Impressive! It's fun to see the diversity of ways people sync/backup their Obsidian files. The nice thing about storing all your notes on your device is that it makes it possible to move and edit your Markdown files in many different ways. That diversity of solutions is what makes the ecosystem of Markdown tools resilient over the long term. There are already a handful of tools that allow you to s…

Time and again I keep being impressed with your selfless commitment to building and sharing things in the most humane and long-term way. A beautiful example to set, thanks.

> Time and again I keep being impressed with your selfless commitment to building and sharing things in the most humane and long-term way.

And yet they haven't open sourced the app. That would be truly humane and long-term. As it is, it's just another proprietary app that, if it dies, can't be continued by the community.

I don't think monetary issues should be a concern with open sourcing the app - companies like Bitwarden, Gitlab, and New Vector (the company behind Matrix) are doing just fine with their open source products.

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