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Obsidian Bases
Turn a vault of notes into filterable databases.
Day 43 since launch · Launched 25 August 2026
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What is Obsidian Bases?
A native way to build table and card views over your notes' properties, bringing database-style organisation to local markdown files.
Pros
- No plugins needed
- Fast on large vaults
Cons
- Requires property discipline
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