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https://github.com/kulapoo/obsidian-template

Yet another Zettelkasten template
https://github.com/kulapoo/obsidian-template

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Yet another Zettelkasten template

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Yet Another Zettelkasten template, a tool crafted to simplify your note organization through the Zettelkasten method. Explore the [[00_Home MOC]] for detailed insights.



# Setup Guide



## Installation



1. Clone the repository: `git clone https://github.com/yourusername/obsidian-template.git my-notes` or download and extract the zip file to a folder named `my-notes`. You can rename `my-notes` to any name you prefer.

![Download Repository](./attachments/download-repo.png)

2. Open Obsidian app and create a new vault pointing to the `my-notes` folder. - Open folder as vault`

3. Go to [manage vault](https://help.obsidian.md/Files+and+folders/Manage+vaults)



![alt text](./attachments/open-vault.png)



4. This will automatically set up the necessary plugins and settings.

5. Restart or reload the Obsidian app to ensure all plugins are correctly installed and settings are applied.



## Manual Setup



If the above steps fail, follow these manual setup instructions to ensure proper configuration.



### Enable Community Plugins



1. Open Obsidian.

2. Navigate to `Settings > Community plugins > Browse`.

3. Enable community plugins if they are turned off (this is the default behavior).



![please check](./attachments/plugins.png)



### Install Required Plugins



1. Search for and install the following plugins:

  - [Dataview](https://obsidian.md/plugins?search=dataview)

  - [Templater](https://obsidian.md/plugins?id=templater-obsidian)

  - [Commander](https://obsidian.md/plugins?search=Commander) - This plugin allows you to swipe down from the top on a mobile device to display the "Create from template" option.



### Setup Templater



1. Change the **Template folder location** to "templates".

2. Change the **Script files folder location** to "scripts/templates".



![set default template folder](./attachments/setup-templater-folder.png)



![set default template scripts](./attachments/setup-templater-script-folder.png)



### Setup Default Created Notes Folder Destination



1. Go to `Settings > Files and links > Default location for new notes`.

2. In the dropdown menu, select "In the folder specified below".

3. Set the "Folder to create new notes in" setting to **notes**.



> You might want to check out the scripts under the `scripts` folder that contain constants for formatting dates and other similar purposes.



## Customization



Make your Zettelkasten uniquely yours by personalizing templates found in `/templates/`. Tailor the system to match your distinctive style and preferences.



## Templates



Utilize the convenient shortcut `ctrl + N` on Windows or `cmd + N` on Mac to create a new note and choose from a variety of templates.



To learn more about using templates, please refer to the [Templater](https://silentvoid13.github.io/Templater/) documentation



> `/templates/macros/z_init.md` - This file is used in each template to insert metadata such as links, creation date, ordinal numbers, and tags.



> `/templates/macros/z_habit.md` - This file is used in each journal or daily template, recommended for tracking frequent habits or tasks you usually do, especially those that may change unexpectedly



## Display



Most of the MOC files utilize the Dataview plugin. To customize them, please refer to the [Dataview](https://blacksmithgu.github.io/obsidian-dataview/) documentation.



## Theme

You can customize the appearance of your Obsidian notes by using the [Style Settings](https://obsidian.md/plugins?search=Style%20settings) plugin or exploring other style settings options



## Journaling



For a structured daily journal, update templates under `/templates/macros/z_daily_task_start.md` and `/templates/macros/z_daily_task_end.md`.



# Explore More



## Related Resources



- [[Zettelkasten study from Youtube]]

- [[Digital Zettelkasten- Principles, Methods, & Examples]]

- [Linking Your Thinking](https://www.linkingyourthinking.com/)



Feel free to suggest improvements. Enjoy a seamless and efficient note-taking journey!