bases

You can create database-like views for Obsidian notes by generating .base files that use YAML configuration to define schemas, filters, and visual formats like tables, cards, lists, or maps.

Filtering and sorting notes by properties is achieved by defining criteria within .base files, allowing you to narrow down collections based on tags, dates, status, and other custom metadata fields dynamically.

Yes, you can compute dynamic values and aggregate data across notes by utilizing formulas and summaries within .base files, enabling calculations like estimated reading time or average ratings directly in the view.

Data visualization through querying is supported by configuring YAML in .base files to render structured note collections into various visual layouts, including tables, cards, lists, and maps for dynamic exploration.

To set up a table view for active projects, create a .base file that filters notes tagged 'project' where the 'status' property is not 'completed', then configure the YAML to display relevant columns.

Database views for note organization are not ideal for unstructured, free-form journaling or isolated single documents, as they require notes to share consistent properties or tags for effective querying and filtering.