Obsidian Knowledge Graph
Obsidian is a local-first knowledge base built on markdown and backlinks. Write notes, link them together (create connections), and see your knowledge graph visualized. No cloud, all data stored on your machine. Used for personal knowledge management, learning, research, and note-taking. Takes 2 weeks to master workflows. Sits between linear note-taking (Bear, Notes) and collaborative wikis (Notion) as the individual, graph-based option.
What is Obsidian Knowledge Graph
Obsidian is a local-first markdown note-taking app built around backlinks and graph visualization. You write notes in markdown, link them together using wikilink syntax (note name), and Obsidian visualizes your knowledge as an interactive graph. All data is stored locally on your computer (not in the cloud). Obsidian is inspired by Zettelkasten (a note-linking methodology) and is popular for personal knowledge management, research, learning, and building a "second brain."
💰 Salary by region
| Region | Junior | Mid | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA | $70k | $112k | $158k |
| UK | $39k | — | $92k |
| EU | $43k | — | $98k |
| CANADA | $63k | — | $145k |
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❓ FAQ
Is Obsidian a Notion replacement?
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Can I sync Obsidian across devices?
Is Obsidian free?
What's a 'backlink'?
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