Obsidian Handbook

Vault setup

Obsidan vault configuration is stored inside an .obsidian/ folder at the root of the vault; use this repo root as the vault and keep the config files under .obsidian/ when ready. Configuration Folder
Vault metadata and storage rules are covered in the Data Storage and Backup docs; keep attachments in a dedicated subfolder (see Attachments).

Files use Markdown and support Obsidian-flavored syntax plus advanced syntax (callouts, folding, etc.).
Use wiki links ([[note-title]]) for internal references so every concept connects in one graph; keep paths stable and prefer the note title as the canonical link target. Links
Add aliases in frontmatter to capture alternate names, abbreviations, and legacy titles so links resolve without fragmenting the graph. Aliases
Use the Backlinks, Outgoing links, and Graph view panes to audit relationships, find orphaned notes, and validate the vault graph stays connected. Backlinks, Outgoing links, Graph view
Manage notes via backlinks, links, and aliases: Manage Notes, Links, Aliases, Embeds.
Use Tags and Properties for metadata; align with Callouts and Folding for readability.

Leverage Editing Shortcuts, Multiple Cursors, and Edit & Read guidance to navigate dense notes.
Embed web resources (Embed Web Pages, HTML content) when referencing basis-source pages.

Keep vaults organized with the advice from Manage Vaults and symbolic links via the Symlinks doc if you share folders between environments.
Syncing notes or importing/exporting occurs through Sync Notes and Plugins/Importer references; track web updates in Link Notes.
Glossary for terminology: Glossary.
Reinforce the graph-model inspiration from the IPLD Primer; this structured graph/linked-data view mirrors how the vault tracks folds, generator rules, and schema mappings.