Learn how to use Obsidian step by step in this beginner-friendly tutorial. Obsidian is a free note-taking app that stores your notes locally on your computer, making it easy to organize information, connect related ideas, and build your own personal knowledge base.
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create your first vault, organize notes with Markdown, build links between notes, search your knowledge base, visualize connections with Graph View, use AI with Claude, extend Obsidian with plugins, and sync your notes across devices.
Whether you’re new to Obsidian or looking for the fastest way to get started, this guide walks you through everything you need to know.
Host: Kevin Stratvert
Sponsor: Zapier
📚 RESOURCES
- Connect Claude or ChatGPT to Obsidian with Zapier MCP: https://obsidian.kevinstratvert.com
- Get Obsidian (it’s free): https://www.obsidian.md