obsidian-bases

To create an Obsidian Base file, you write and modify a .base YAML file to define custom filters, property formulas, and view configurations. This facilitates database-like note organization by allowing you to filter notes by tags and display them in structured layouts.

Yes, Obsidian Bases support view customization with multiple view types including table, cards, list, and map. You can define specific display orders and groupings within the YAML configuration to visualize your notes according to your project tracking or knowledge management needs.

The best way to filter notes and compute metrics is by using Obsidian Base files. You can configure custom filters to isolate tagged resources and use property formulas to calculate metrics, enabling database visualization within your Obsidian vault.

Yes, managing Obsidian Bases requires YAML editing capabilities because the .base files are structured in YAML. You need to manually write or modify the YAML syntax to configure filters, formulas, and view types for your note organization.

Obsidian Bases provide database-like management for notes, moving beyond static folders. By using filters and formulas, you can dynamically group resources, compute metrics, and visualize notes on a map or in a table, offering deeper organization for research and project tracking.

Yes, you can visualize notes on a map by configuring a map view within your Obsidian Base file. This is particularly useful for researchers who need to organize and display a large collection of geographically tagged resources visually.