Obsidian

Obsidian is a powerful and flexible knowledge management application designed to help users capture, organize, and connect their private thoughts and notes. It operates on a local folder of Markdown files, allowing complete control over your data without relying on cloud storage. With its rich linking capabilities, Obsidian enables users to create a personal knowledge graph, making it easier to visualize relationships between ideas and information. The app supports extensive customization through plugins and themes, catering to a wide range of workflows from simple note-taking to complex project management. Obsidian also offers features like backlinking, graph view, and markdown support, empowering users to sharpen their thinking and enhance productivity. Whether for students, writers, researchers, or professionals, Obsidian provides a secure, private, and versatile environment to build a second brain and improve knowledge retention.