Origin#
I am someone who is accustomed to taking notes casually. I used to strongly resonate with Evernote's slogan "Your Second Brain." By recording some information and feelings, my mind doesn't have to work hard to remember them; it's like having an external brain.
I have used a lot of note-taking software in the past, and over time, the note-taking software I commonly use has gradually stabilized. Today, while chatting with a friend, I even mentioned that the note-taking software I currently use can be retired.
In short, the conclusion: obsidian + memos
Obsidian#
Who are you?#
Obsidian is a local-first, local plain text software. The software is not open-source but is free to use, providing a plugin API for creating plugins, with an official plugin marketplace, and you can also download unlisted plugins from GitHub.
User Experience#
I won't mention the basic usage of the software here; the UI is simple and not flashy. The software can be used offline, and even if it doesn't update now, that's fine.
I have written several Obsidian plugins:
- obsidian-github-simple-publisher - Not recommended for others, sends markdown articles to a GitHub repo
- obsidian-docs-format - Not recommended for others, formats markdown text using zhlint, looks nice
- Obsidian-Vue-Starter - Recommended for personal use, a Vue + Obsidian template
- sync-to-xlog - Recommended for personal use, sends markdown text to xlog.app
- obsidian-sync-to-gitee - Recommended for personal use, sends markdown text to Gitee to archive in issues
- your-own-post-cover Not recommended for others, inserts an image containing the current title at the top of the text
These plugins help enrich my user experience and quickly send articles I want to share to other places.
The obsidian + Remotly Save plugin is a must-have; it can sync all local text to a remote OSS storage bucket, such as Alibaba Cloud, Tencent Cloud, Qiniu Cloud, etc.
For this, I previously recorded a video introducing how to use it:
Obsidian with RemotelySave for Alibaba Cloud OSS Cloud Sync and Encryption
Therefore, I believe that Obsidian, with its simple interface, rich plugin ecosystem, and stable local and cloud storage, is sufficient for me to retire.
It's just that the mobile version is not comfortable to use.
Memos#
Who are you?#
Requires Docker to run; if you have a 99 yuan server from Alibaba Cloud, it's a great match. Open-source, self-hosted, supports API.
User Experience#
Memos actually has many features, but for me, the biggest highlight is that the web version is user-friendly. The web version means cross-platform access, allowing me to open bookmarks and take notes anytime and anywhere, and all stored content can be exported as markdown. I also wrote a simple plugin.
- unstorage-memos for quickly backing up data.
Conclusion#
As you can see, by using Obsidian + Memos, I can record and store my feelings and notes anytime, which makes me happy. I don't have to worry about service providers going out of business, don't have to worry about being unable to use it due to network issues, and I don't have to spend extra money.
I hope this setup can continue to serve me for another ten years.