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You can organize an Obsidian vault by applying a MECE classification strategy to consolidate folders into 5 to 9 top-level categories. This reduces cognitive load and ensures categories are mutually exclusive and exhaustive.

The best way to restructure notes without losing data is to follow a phase-based SOP that requires a backup before changes. This preserves traces of the original folder structure for traceability during migration.

The MECE classification strategy works for knowledge management by grouping notes into mutually exclusive and exhaustive categories. It applies a 7±2 top-level folder constraint to ensure your vault remains clean and navigable.

Yes, you can use this Obsidian organization SOP for consolidating multiple project folders. It is specifically designed for personal knowledge management workflows to reduce clutter while maintaining navigability.

Steps to migrate and validate an Obsidian vault reorganization follow a four-phase SOP: analysis, planning, migration, and validation. You generate a top-level category plan and execute a safe, backup-first migration.

You should limit your Obsidian vault to 7±2 top-level folders to minimize cognitive load. This constraint ensures your knowledge management structure remains clean and navigable as notes accumulate.