This made me realize that obsidian is *not* opensource, but in a way obsidian made me feel like it was opensource. Obviously now that I researched it, it is quite obvious that it is not, but still it 'feels' like it should be opensource.
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#72This looks awesome, and I've been waffling about moving from Notion to something local/markdown based for a while. My only issue is that I really like using "databases"/tables, specifically for moving through processes ticket-style, in Notion. Does anyone know if there's something similar elsewhere? I'm not familiar with the knowledge-base/wiki space, I just kinda fell into notion.
Check out Tolaria [1]. Open source, works locally, uses markdown, no-databases. Git client built-in. Even has Notion-style input.
[1]: https://tolaria.md
Re: Show HN: Files.md – Open-source alternative to Obsidian
#73This is neat, but I need a non-server-side program for this. I want everything local and running for the next 20+ years.
Just open web/index.html file, it absolutely requires no server.
If you want a local server though, it is easy to setup: https://github.com/zakirullin/files.md/blob/main/docs/your-o...
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#74Earlier quoted context omitted.
And the developers get compensated for their work how?
Not all software needs to be for-profit. Simple utility stuff I believe should fit in this category. Things like a text editor. The profit comes from elsewhere, larger more complex systems. Of course someone can TRY to profit off a text editor, but unless it solves complex enough problems (like a full blown IDE, but even then...). The issue is there is intense demand for it, and ALSO easy supply. If someone attempts…
Most text-editors by large corporations don't even pass this bar.
Re: Show HN: Files.md – Open-source alternative to Obsidian
#75Or just use LogSeq https://discuss.logseq.com/t/whats-new-with-logseq-db-may-16...
I've ended up still sticking with Trilium however as I like being able to have notes in multiple locations like this.
Re: Show HN: Files.md – Open-source alternative to Obsidian
#76Looks really slick! I've been using Obsidian with git, and am thinking of moving back to the OG solution of simply using a text editor with a git repo. I'm wary of using cloud like google drive or dropbox for sync, especially if I'm using both phone and mobile to edit the same file throughout the day. I doubt using an external cloud really takes care of consistency and there's a possibility of losing data. Me being a…
> I'm gonna try Files.md for some inspiration on what I could be missing
For the most part I was thinking more about what I can remove :D
This inspires me. What kind of minimal feature set does one need to improve his thinking...
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#78Interesting. Productivity tools should not force me getting creative to do the simplest things. Ideally, I can make it adapt to my workflow, not the other way around.
Re: Show HN: Files.md – Open-source alternative to Obsidian
#79This is neat, but I need a non-server-side program for this. I want everything local and running for the next 20+ years.
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#80Nice project. People may also want to checkout Tiddlywiki.
> People may also want to checkout Tiddlywiki. Also Zettlr
Love Tiddlywiki. It's amazing the amount of functionality it has, even if you use it in "one html file" mode. Great for making a web garden [1].