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on the use of YAML and its (possible) relation to wikilinks (with Zettlr)
Hello, This is my third iteration at creating a digital zettelkasten (I abandoned either because my system was too complicated or by lack of time). I am working with Zettlr on PC. I want a clear, simple, and efficient set up. I am not an expert at programming, but I am curious and learning
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Updating a whole department of notes because Apple slightly changed the meaning of things
This week I've ran into an annoyance more often than before: Apple changed some of their programming libraries for user interfaces (SwiftUI & Observation framework) so that you'd wire things slightly different, but with a 30% overlap in terms. My notes from the time prior to that change sound like they still apply, but… -
How to Explore the Depth of an Idea • Zettelkasten Method
How to Explore the Depth of an Idea • Zettelkasten MethodCoaching session with Fernando on how to create depth in knowledge work with the Knowledge Flower. Read the full story here -
pandoc-novel: Export print-ready novel from Markdown files
https://github.com/mattgemmell/pandoc-novel/tree/main Internet friend Matt Gemmell published a pandoc export configuration that gets you from a folder of Markdown files to a PDF/ePUB publication in novel format. The example PDF looks like, well, it looks like a novel with a lot of text and nothing but page numbers as… -
What is happening in your ZK journey this week? May 18, 2025
Swimming with Ideas This is yet another opportunity to share what you are working on with your friends here on the forum. Add to this discussion by telling us about your zettelkasten journey. Share with us what you're learning. Sharing helps us clarify our goals and visualize our thinking. And sometimes, a conversation… -
[BUG] Hashtag auto-completion interferes with e.g. Chinese input method
In The Archive, Chinese typing requires pressing the space key, and there will be an underline before pressing the space key. However, the automatic completion starts before pressing the space key, which leads to the inability to use Chinese in automatic completion. The auto-completion feature should exclude text with… -
Zettelkasten-like Approach to Visual Inspiration?
After reading many books and articles about this system, I’ve come to see it as primarily a way to boost innovation and creativity in our writing. In other words, it helps us suddenly spark new insights from the connections among our notes—demonstrating the efficiency of both the method and the Zettelkasten system. Most of… -
Modal editing with The Archive (Think Vim) and collapsing lists
@ctietze and whomever has experience with scripting and the plug ins. Modal editing in the Archive The way I use The Archive means I have often may spurts of exponential note creation. I use the mac shortcuts to edit the text, but my left pinky is starting to feel the strain (ctrl + e, ctrl + d etc). Modal editing seems to… -
MOC (Map of Content)
How do you approach the MOC (Map of Content) concept in your Zettelkasten? Do you use it regularly? If so, how do you structure and maintain your MOCs over time? I don't really find one nice way to set it up. -
Nori’s Zettelkasten Journey and Why She Let It Go - An Interview • Zettelkasten Method
Nori’s Zettelkasten Journey and Why She Let It Go - An Interview • Zettelkasten MethodInterview with Nori about her Zettelkasten experience and why she ultimately abandoned it. Read the full story here