Why I Chose Obsidian for Long-Term Note‑Taking: Local‑First, Bidirectional Links, and the New v1.13.0

The article recounts a programmer's migration from Notion to Obsidian, detailing how local‑first storage, bidirectional linking, the Dataview plugin, and recent v1.13.0 updates make Obsidian a durable, scriptable knowledge base while also outlining its limitations for real‑time collaboration and rich‑text formatting.

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Why I Chose Obsidian for Long-Term Note‑Taking: Local‑First, Bidirectional Links, and the New v1.13.0

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Apr 7, 2026 · Fundamentals

Master Obsidian: A Complete Guide to Local Knowledge Management and Plugins

This article provides a comprehensive overview of Obsidian, covering its core features, use cases, installation steps, essential concepts like vaults and backlinks, a range of useful plugins, skill imports, and practical workflows such as AI‑driven newsletter automation and turning ideas into actionable projects.

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Master Obsidian: A Complete Guide to Local Knowledge Management and Plugins