Go beyond the basics. Master Markdown syntax, design a vault structure that scales, and automate your workflow with the most powerful Obsidian plugins.
Obsidian Markdown Guide
Complete Markdown syntax reference including Obsidian-specific extensions: wikilinks, callouts, Dataview queries, Mermaid diagrams and LaTeX.
Full syntax reference Read guide → 🗂️Obsidian Folder Structure
Best practices for organising your vault: PARA method, Zettelkasten, Johnny Decimal, MOCs and hybrid approaches — with real-world templates.
Structure templates Read guide → 🤖Obsidian Automation Plugins
The top plugins for automating your Obsidian workflow: Templater, Dataview, QuickAdd, Tasks, Obsidian Git, Periodic Notes and more.
Top 10 plugins Read guide →Six techniques that immediately separate beginner Obsidian users from power users.
Type [[ to link to any note. Obsidian autocompletes as you type. The link is created even if the target note doesn't exist yet.
Use nested tags like #project/active/client-a to build a deep taxonomy without extra folders. Browse the full tree in the Tags pane.
Install the Dataview plugin to query your vault like a database. List all notes tagged #book with a rating field in one line of code.
Capture ideas, create templated notes, or run macros with a single hotkey — no mouse required. The fastest way to add notes on the fly.
Obsidian finds every place a note's title is mentioned without a link. Click "Link" to convert them to proper wikilinks instantly.
Arrange notes, images and web clips on an infinite whiteboard. Connect them with arrows to map out ideas, projects or knowledge architectures.
Week 1
Install Obsidian, create your first vault, write 10 notes using Markdown formatting. Learn [[wikilinks]] and #tags.
Week 2
Choose a folder system (start with PARA). Create an index note (MOC). Practise linking ideas across notes.
Week 3
Enable Daily Notes, Templates, Graph View and Backlinks from core plugins. Build your first daily note template.
Month 2
Add Dataview, Templater and QuickAdd from the community browser. Create your first Dataview query and Templater template.
Month 3
Set up Obsidian Git for automatic backups. Build complex Templater scripts. Create a Dataview dashboard for projects and tasks.
Ongoing
Review your vault structure quarterly. Explore new plugins. Read the Obsidian community forum for advanced techniques.
