Getting Started
- Download and Install Obsidian:
- If you haven’t already, download and install Obsidian on your preferred platform (Windows, macOS, or Linux).
- Configure the vault
- Grab a copy(ZIP file) of the latest release of BrainBank from https://github.com/febinjoy/brainbank/releases to get a copy of the Brain Bank Vault:
- Unzip the folder to a convenient location.
- Instead of creating a new vault within Obsidian, choose the option to open an existing folder as a vault.
- Navigate to the location where you saved the repo.
- Obsidian will recognise it as a vault and load all the contents.
- You may be prompted if you trust the authors of this vault. Choose appropriate option. If you want to review the plugins used, choose - Browse vault in Restricted mode. For more details, refer to section - Community plugins used in this document.
3. Customise and explore
- Once opened, explore the Brain Bank structure, tags, and templates.
- Add, remove, or modify folders as needed. Tweak the dashboard layout, adjust themes, and experiment with plugins. Make it truly yours.
- Enable or disable any community plugins used as required.
- Make any necessary customizations to fit your workflow.
- Dive into the notes, explore cross-references, and contribute your insights.
- Share your discoveries with the Obsidian community—we’re all learners here.
- Back Up Regularly: Safeguard your Brain Bank by regularly backing up your Obsidian vault. You can use OneDrive or Google Drive to do it. If you want to add version control features to it, use a private git repo.
- Link Notes: Use double brackets to link related notes within your vault.
- Explore Plugins: Obsidian supports plugins. Explore the community plugins to enhance your experience.
Remember, the Brain Bank is now your digital sanctuary for thoughts, ideas, and knowledge. Feel free to adapt, expand and customise your vault as your knowledge grows. Remember, the vault is only as powerful as the ideas it holds.
May your digital brain thrive!