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1. Zettelkasten in more "factual" fields

   

   by Sage · 9:08AM · Home› The Zettelkasten Method

   Wondering how the Zettelkasten would work in the context of subjects like Mathematics and Physics, where the things that are learned are more theoretical and empirical facts that kind of build on each other but are also somewhat distinct as opposed to bits and pieces of information in other fields like philosophy that are…

2. Capturing different programming languages

   

   by Annabella · October 22 · Home› Workflows

   I'm learning computer programming. I need to learn different programming languages and I'm not sure how to capture them. So far, I have a structure note for "Computer programming" in general and then one for each language. Problem is, I have a lot of overlap. E.x., "Computer programming" contains an "Array" note. But, each…

3. Is there a plug-in for an external editor?

   

   by MtoLincoln · October 22 · Home› The Archive› Plug-In Showcase

   Wonder if it might be possible to link an external editor to The Archive for viewing Markdown text in formatted form? Like using Typora with The Archive? Would like to be able to shift between Markdown and Formatted views.

4. Using GraphViz to Build Complex Models Bottom-Up • Zettelkasten Method

   

   by System · October 20 · Home› Project: Zettelkasten.de

   Using GraphViz to Build Complex Models Bottom-Up • Zettelkasten MethodWhen you can't see the whole of a complex issue yet, model it bottom-up: keep a GraphViz note of reinforcing and balancing relationships, research each link in its own note, and let the model of the whole assemble as a byproduct. Read the full story here

5. Accessing and editing BibDesk library on iOS

   

   by jemscott · October 20 · Home› Workflows

   Has anyone found a way to do this short of typing in details as a text file? I’ve tried the ‘References’ app, but it’s read only so not really much use for my purposes. Thanks for any thoughts.

6. Share your main structure note

   

   by iylock · October 19 · Home› The Zettelkasten Method

   The more I use Zettelkasten, the more I realize how important structure is. In particular, I’ve come to understand that as the number of structure notes grows, it becomes essential to keep the main (top-level) structure note well-organized. Since a main structure note serves not just as an entry point, but also as an…

7. Think-Draw-Wait: Three Steps for a Visual Zettelkasten.

   

   by Edmund · October 17 · Home› The Zettelkasten Method

   It takes time to wait. Today, I created a sequence diagram to reveal one of my 'secret Zettelkasten workflows': My Zettelkasten reminded me of an old idea from 2023 published on the Obsidian forum. To create the diagram today I used the PlantUML plugin for Obsidan. More about: https://plantuml.com/en/

8. Paper or Plastic? I can't decide! combining analog and digital?

   

   by TWolf614 · October 16 · Home› The Zettelkasten Method

   I'm writing my dissertation prospectus. Prior undergraduate writing was done in the last century--fundamentally a zettelkasten--but I hadn't heard that name back then. I physically ordered my notecards and then typed up a paper from the cards. Very satisfying Now I'm setup with Obsidian and it's very fun but feels almost…

9. Zettelkasten.de - Word of the Year

   

   by Edmund · October 14 · Home› The Zettelkasten Method

   That's my journey map. But what might be the "Zettelkasten Word of the Year 2026" defined by our community at forum.zettelkasten.de?

10. Rambling about Sorites • Zettelkasten Method

    

    by System · October 6 · Home› Project: Zettelkasten.de

    Rambling about Sorites • Zettelkasten MethodAnother example of anchored model layering: a meta-model anchored on the freedom scale and on consciousness. Why interdisciplinary frameworks belong in your Zettelkasten, and what the Sorites paradox teaches about drawing conceptual boundaries. Read the full story here