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Tools
The complete guide to the official Obsidian CLI. What it is, how to enable it on macOS, Windows, and Linux, all supported commands, the TUI, eval and the JavaScript API, the different ways to reach your vault from the terminal, and how AI agents drive it.
Tools
Templates are how every Obsidian note is created with the right properties and structure already in place. The complete guide to templates and Templater: core vs community plugin, the interpolation vs execution model, choices, dynamic dates, auto-filing, JavaScript, and where AI fits in.
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Properties are the difference between a pile of Markdown files and a knowledge system you can query. In this article, I explain how to use Obsidian properties from your very first field to a full schema powering dashboards, Kanban boards, and AI agents across 20,000 notes.
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Knowii Voice AI 0.7.0 is out, and it makes voice typing rock-solid on Linux. Reliable global shortcuts on GNOME, KDE, and Hyprland, correct keyboard layouts on Wayland, GPU acceleration out of the box, plus quality-of-life improvements for every platform.
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I built a plugin that turns any Obsidian Base into a Kanban board, a calendar, and a triage queue, with every change written straight back to your notes. Here's how I plan my whole vault with it.
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Obsidian Bases turn notes you already have into live dashboards from their properties - no spreadsheets, no data entry. A Base is a lens, only as sharp as the metadata underneath. Here's how I run it over 20,000 notes.
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A 5-step recipe for turning any repeatable process into a reusable AI agent skill. Do, Codify, Run, Iterate, Skillify. The first four come from Evelyn Chapman. The fifth is what turns a process note into actual automation.
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After 4 years of building, Obsidian Starter Kit v4 is out and it's fully AI-enabled. Receptionist routing, dozens of specialized agents, hundreds of AI skills, LLM Wikis, the new Graph Explorer plugin, and an identity system that teaches AI who you are.
Tools
The complete guide to the official Obsidian CLI. What it is, how to enable it on macOS, Windows, and Linux, all supported commands, the TUI, eval and the JavaScript API, the different ways to reach your vault from the terminal, and how AI agents drive it.
Tools
Templates are how every Obsidian note is created with the right properties and structure already in place. The complete guide to templates and Templater: core vs community plugin, the interpolation vs execution model, choices, dynamic dates, auto-filing, JavaScript, and where AI fits in.
#pillar-tools-and-systems
Properties are the difference between a pile of Markdown files and a knowledge system you can query. In this article, I explain how to use Obsidian properties from your very first field to a full schema powering dashboards, Kanban boards, and AI agents across 20,000 notes.
#pillar-tools-and-systems
I built a plugin that turns any Obsidian Base into a Kanban board, a calendar, and a triage queue, with every change written straight back to your notes. Here's how I plan my whole vault with it.
#pillar-creator-systems
Obsidian Bases turn notes you already have into live dashboards from their properties - no spreadsheets, no data entry. A Base is a lens, only as sharp as the metadata underneath. Here's how I run it over 20,000 notes.
#pillar-creator-systems
After 4 years of building, Obsidian Starter Kit v4 is out and it's fully AI-enabled. Receptionist routing, dozens of specialized agents, hundreds of AI skills, LLM Wikis, the new Graph Explorer plugin, and an identity system that teaches AI who you are.
#pillar-creator-systems
Knowii Voice AI 0.7.0 is out, and it makes voice typing rock-solid on Linux. Reliable global shortcuts on GNOME, KDE, and Hyprland, correct keyboard layouts on Wayland, GPU acceleration out of the box, plus quality-of-life improvements for every platform.
#pillar-creator-systems
A 5-step recipe for turning any repeatable process into a reusable AI agent skill. Do, Codify, Run, Iterate, Skillify. The first four come from Evelyn Chapman. The fifth is what turns a process note into actual automation.
#pillar-creator-systems
A 15-minute setup that wires Claude Code to GitHub Copilot's backend through a local LiteLLM proxy. No Anthropic plan needed.
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Heavy specialized AI agents are an anti-pattern. Fewer agents with deep skill libraries beat them on every axis that matters: cognitive load, flexibility, context budget, determinism, and maintenance
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Most people send sensitive prompts to AI tools without knowing where that data ends up. Here's what really happens, why the rules differ wildly per tier, and what to pay attention to.
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Your AI skill works perfectly on your machine, then falls apart for everyone else. Here are the twelve portability traps that break AI skills the moment they leave your environment, and exactly how to fix every single one of them.
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Your knowledge system is the difference between consistent creation and creative paralysis. Discover how a Personal Knowledge Management system protects creative momentum by eliminating the friction that kills consistent output
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Most people build knowledge systems for today. Smart people build them for decades. Here's why that choice matters more than you think, and how to make the right decisions
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Most people fail at Personal Knowledge Management before they even get started — here are the 12 traps to avoid.
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Explore the fascinating evolution of Knowledge Management from isolated documents to AI-enhanced knowledge graphs, and discover what the future holds for how we capture, connect, and leverage our ideas.
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Time to fix your mental overload issue. Time to get on top of everything. Time to get organized (for real). Time to understand and leverage knowledge management.
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Stop drowning in information. Master these 10 proven knowledge management methods and methodologies to transform scattered thoughts into organized, actionable knowledge.
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Learn how to choose the right Personal Knowledge Management tools without getting lost in endless options and features. A practical guide focused on what really matters.
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Discover how embracing asynchronous communication can transform slow thinking from a perceived weakness into a professional strength, leading to deeper insights and better workplace contributions.
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Discover how I organize my work as a solo founder using systems that boost productivity, focus, maintain balance, and help me achieve mental clarity and consistent progress.
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Learn how to build a personal organization system that actually works. From choosing the right tools to creating habits, routines, and workflows. A practical guide for anyone feeling overwhelmed, disorganized, or drowning in tasks.
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Attention is a prized currency. Basically, every company around you is trying to grab your attention to get a return on investment. What does it mean for lifelong learners and knowledge workers? What are the pitfalls to avoid and ways to leverage that to learn better and be more productive?
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Writing is an essential skill to develop if you want to reach “the next level” in your Knowledge Work career. Here's why.
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Endless tool customization is often procrastination in disguise. Tweaking only helps when it solves a real, measured problem; otherwise pick a tool, use it, and get back to the work that matters. Here's how to break the loop.
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Discover how perfectionism hinders progress and learn practical strategies to overcome the fear of imperfection, boost productivity, and achieve your goals without getting stuck in the pursuit of flawlessness
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Discover how your daily habits and routines shape your identity, success, and overall life outcomes.
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Stop chasing the perfect tool—embrace the one that works well enough, use it for long enough, and focus on mastering it
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A product update for the Knowledge Worker Kit
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Exploring the transformative power of setting achievable goals, this blog post delves into the art of breaking down grand ambitions into manageable tasks to foster progress and reduce stress
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Discover why reading multiple books in parallel isn't cheating. It's the "secret" to deeper understanding, better retention, and falling in love with reading again.
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Timeless concepts are safe bets when learning
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Explore how content curation powers community growth and engagement by selectively organizing and sharing knowledge to foster connections and learning
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Focus on things that don't change to build solid foundations and invest your time in the best possible way.
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Learn what it means to think logically. Cultivate thought processes to help you better solve problems
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Discover the most important problem-solving skills and techniques
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Changing the world requires knowing how to fight against inertia in all its shapes and forms. Here's how.
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Eventual reciprocity is a long-term game that can help you build better relationships, accumulate trust, social capital, reputation, and has unexpected benefits.
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No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health. Here's why.
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Discover the transformative power of appreciating life's simple pleasures. Practice gratitude and find joy in the small things
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Stop optimizing for money and status. Focus on happiness instead.
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Meeting with yourself can profoundly impact your wellbeing, happiness and productivity. Don't miss out on the opportunity!
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Your brain generates brilliant insights daily, but most disappear forever. Here's the journaling system I've refined over a decade to capture, connect, and compound my best ideas into real progress.
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How my failed startup experience led to 80K views in a month
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A collection of e-books to turn you into a full-stack developer
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Zoey est de retour
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How to succeed with online writing. Discover my lessons learned
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A writer's process and tools. Kickstart your writing!
Software Development
Discover the IT Concepts Wall, a huge collection of resources about IT and Software Development.
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How to go from an idea to an actual product. A story about product development
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Discover developer career paths you can choose to pursue
Software Development
Everything you need to know about Angular 13
Software Development
Craftsmanship has been around for ages, but why does it matter in software engineering?
Software Development
Learn how to use Tailwind with Svelte and Nrwl NX
Promotions
My 2026 summer sale is live. 30% off everything in the store until July 30 with the code SummerSale2026. The quiet weeks of summer are the perfect time to finally build the knowledge system you've been postponing all year.
I built Graph Explorer Base View to solve a real problem: LLM Wikis generate tons of interconnected notes, but without a visual layer, you can't see clusters, gaps, or what still needs review.
Most AI agents are flying blind. They have no memory, no context, and no idea who you are. Here's why your knowledge base is the missing piece.
Projects
I'm thrilled to announce the launch of my brand new store, the Knowledge Forge. Here's what it represents and a special launch offer for you!
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