How to Sync Fleeting Notes with Obsidian

April 12, 2022

Fleeting NotesFleeting NotesFleeting Notes is a scratchpad for taking quick short-form notes on your phone or while browsing the web. In the context of Obsidian, it solves the problem of taking quick notes within Obsidian. What makes Fleeting Notes different from other short-form note-taking apps is its ability to build connections between notes and sync with Obsidian through an Obsidian plugin. is a separate network of notes outside of Obsidian. The goal of this plugin sync both these networks of notes into one! Below are step-by-step instructions on how to do this.

Also, checkout my youtube video if you like that format better.

Installation / Setup

Before you begin, you'll need to create an account in the Fleeting Notes App. You can do this by navigating to the settings and registering.
Go to Settings > Community Plugin and turn off the "Restricted mode". With this turned off, you can install the plugin to perform the sync.
Click "Browse" and search for "Fleeting Notes Sync"
Install the plugin and ensure you have it enabled
Once enabled click "Fleeting Notes Sync" under Plugin Options > Fleeting Notes Sync. Under here, fill in your username, password, and desired folder location to sync your notes.
(Optional) Adjust sync settings:
1. Toggle the "Sync notes on startup", to run the sync whenever Obsidian is opened.
2. Adjust the sync typeMeaning of different sync types in Obsidian pluginPasted image 20230915104107.png One-Way Sync (FN → Obsidian) Description: This sync type allows for a one-way transfer of notes from Fleeting Notes to Obsidian. Any changes made in Obsidian will not be mirrored back in Fleeting Notes. Ideal for: Users who prefer a controlled sync process and do not intend to modify the Fleeting Notes folder post-sync. One-Way Sync with Deletion (FN → Obsidian) + Delete from FN Description: In addition to syncing notes from Fleeting Notes to Obsidian, this o to your needs
3. Adjust note template to your needs (Note: metadata is needed for sync)
4. Checkout how to keep your Obsidian wikilinks synced with Fleeting NotesHow to Sync Obsidian wikilinks into Fleeting Notes1. Install the Obsidian plugin (v0.5.2+) Browse Community Plugins 1. Go to the plugin settings and login to the account you setup within Fleeting Notes 1. Scroll to the bottom of the settings page and enable "Sync Obsidian [[links]] to Fleeting Notes" sync-obsidian-links.png 1. Once you've enabled it, in Fleeting Notes you should see a new note titled "Links from Obsidian" within the Fleeting Notes app. links-from-obsidian.png 1. Now whenever you type [[ , you will get the same link sug

Usage

Now open the command palette and run Fleeting Notes: Pull All Notes from Fleeting Notes
Your notes will be synced with Fleeting Notes and you will get a notification!

Note: if you are keen on having offline only, you can also setup local file syncSetup Local File SyncNote: Local file sync is unavailable on the web due to browser restrictions and the recommended approach is with cloud sync. 1. Navigate to the app's settings by opening the drawer and clicking on "Settings". 1. Select a "Sync folder location". 1. Toggle the "Enabled" switch to turn on local sync. 1. (Optional) Adjust the "Sync type" and "Note template" to your liking. local-file-sync-settings.png instead

Next Steps

Now that you have your notes synced, see how I process my Fleeting NotesHow I take Fleeting Notes with ObsidianI get a lot of questions asking how I process Fleeting Notes once they land in Obsidian. There are many ways to approach this but here's the best method I found for myself. 1. Setup Obsidian sync with Fleeting Notes 1. Install the Obsidian Dataview plugin 1. Enable the Daily Notes plugin in the Obsidian settings (Also, check out how I use daily notes in Obsidian) 1. Create a template file for the daily notes, and add the path of the file to the Template file location 1. Here's the template I us and how to sync Obsidian links into Fleeting NotesHow to Sync Obsidian [[links]] into Fleeting Notes1. Install the Obsidian plugin (v0.5.2+) Browse Community Plugins 1. Go to the plugin settings and login to the account you setup within Fleeting Notes 1. Scroll to the bottom of the settings page and enable "Sync Obsidian [[links]] to Fleeting Notes" sync-obsidian-links.png 1. Once you've enabled it, in Fleeting Notes you should see a new note titled "Links from Obsidian" within the Fleeting Notes app. links-from-obsidian.png 1. Now whenever you type [[ , you will get the same link sug

Backlinks

How to Sync Obsidian wikilinks into Fleeting Notes1. Install the Obsidian plugin (v0.5.2+) Browse Community Plugins 1. Go to the plugin settings and login to the account you setup within Fleeting Notes 1. Scroll to the bottom of the settings page and enable "Sync Obsidian [[links]] to Fleeting Notes" sync-obsidian-links.png 1. Once you've enabled it, in Fleeting Notes you should see a new note titled "Links from Obsidian" within the Fleeting Notes app. links-from-obsidian.png 1. Now whenever you type [[ , you will get the same link sug FAQGeneral 1. I have trouble signing in. How do I reset my password? 2. How do I sync Fleeting Notes with Obsidian? 3. Fleeting Notes Obsidian Plugin is not syncing correctly. How do I fix it? 4. How do I export notes and where can I find them? Security 1. How secure is the sync in Fleeting Notes? Payments 1. 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What makes Fleeting Notes different from other short-form note-taking apps is its ability to build connections between notes and sync with Obsidian through an Obsidian plugin.How to copy Obsidian links to Fleeting Notes1. Install the Obsidian plugin (v0.5.2+) Browse Community Plugins 1. Go to the plugin settings and login to the account you setup within Fleeting Notes 1. Scroll to the bottom of the settings page and enable "Sync Obsidian [[links]] to Fleeting Notes" sync-obsidian-links.png 1. Once you've enabled it, in Fleeting Notes you should see a new note titled "Links from Obsidian" within the Fleeting Notes app. links-from-obsidian.png 1. Now whenever you type [[ , you will get the same link sug How to Sync Obsidian [[links]] into Fleeting Notes1. Install the Obsidian plugin (v0.5.2+) Browse Community Plugins 1. Go to the plugin settings and login to the account you setup within Fleeting Notes 1. Scroll to the bottom of the settings page and enable "Sync Obsidian [[links]] to Fleeting Notes" sync-obsidian-links.png 1. Once you've enabled it, in Fleeting Notes you should see a new note titled "Links from Obsidian" within the Fleeting Notes app. links-from-obsidian.png 1. Now whenever you type [[ , you will get the same link sug AI Webpage Summarizer for ObsidianHave you ever stumbled upon an article while browsing the web and thought, "Man, I wish I could get a summary of this article right into Obsidian!" Well, now you can! With the amazing Fleeting Notes plugin, summarizing web articles and seamlessly integrating them into your notes has never been easier. Here's how it works: simply open the Fleeting Notes browser extension, setup the plugin, then run the plugin command summarize-source (adjustable alias). This command fetches the content of the a The Best Browser Extension for ObsidianA big pain point some people have with Obsidian is the difficulty in capturing content from the web directly into Obsidian. Although there are solutions like Raindrop, Hypothesis, or any note-taking browser extension, it's often tiresome to integrate these web clippings or highlights directly into your vault. To top it off, these browser extensions don't support one of Obsidian's key feature: building connections between notes Fleeting Notes was built ground up with Obsidian in mind. The app s An Update to the Best Browser Extension for ObsidianI've done a speal on webclipping in the past, but some feedback has made me realize that simply copying the URL is not webclipping. For Fleeting Notes to truly become a web clipper, it needed a way to capture raw content from the web. Which is why I've added highlights into Fleeting Notes. 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Since I'm not up for manually transferring notes from a quick capture app to Obsidian, I decided to create an alterna How I take Fleeting Notes with ObsidianI get a lot of questions asking how I process Fleeting Notes once they land in Obsidian. There are many ways to approach this but here's the best method I found for myself. 1. Setup Obsidian sync with Fleeting Notes 1. Install the Obsidian Dataview plugin 1. Enable the Daily Notes plugin in the Obsidian settings (Also, check out how I use daily notes in Obsidian) 1. Create a template file for the daily notes, and add the path of the file to the Template file location 1. Here's the template I us How to Create Useful Links with ZettelkastenThe linking feature of Zettelkasten is one of its most defining features, yet, it's the least understood. Linking ideas should be natural for us, but a lifetime of organization with the tree structure has made it difficult to adopt this new form of organization. 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Each serve it's own purpose, but there's a great opportunit Using Fleeting Notes for Seamless Web Access to ObsidianJust the other day, after having another insightful conversation with a user of Fleeting Notes, I was struck by a revelation. A lot of you might be familiar with the multiple use cases for Fleeting Notes, but what I've come to appreciate is how instrumental the web access for Fleeting Notes can be. Let me paint a picture for you. Imagine being at work, restricted to using only the official tools and websites. But an idea hits you or you come across some information you want to quickly add to y Put quick notes into Obsidian from anywhereI was browsing the Obsidian Reddit and noticed posts asking about workflows on how to get quick notes from different devices into Obsidian. To list a few: * What do you use to quickly save notes to Obsidian on your Android device? * Quick add note from Android * iOS share sheet for links? * Any additional app for fleeting ideas? The problem with quick notes It seems like Obsidian isn't a great tool for capturing quick notes. In addition, people also seem to be divided on their solution to put Quick Notes that Automatically Sync with ObsidianI've said it before, but taking quick notes is a hassle in Obsidian. Fleeting Notes is one of the first apps to tackle this problem and it's made it easy to take fast and connected short-form notes. Combined with an Obsidian plugin, it quickly has become the go to tool to take quick notes and have them synced with Obsidian. But it doesn't end there. Previously, before v0.3.2 of the plugin, sync only occurred after running the "sync command" or by enabling the "sync on startup". In other words, Sharing Connected Notes - Fleeting Notes x ObsidianConnected notes are powerful. They allow you to expand upon different ideas within its own context and make it easy reuse notes. There exists Obsidian publish but this service is gated by a paywall and is geared towards content creators. Sometimes we want to share a note (+ all the links within the note) without the hassle of setting up a website or paying a monthly fee. Some example use cases include: * explaining a concept to a friend * sharing notes for a particular class * showcasing the c How to Take Annotated Screenshots and Sync Them to ObsidianAre you tired of spending too much time taking notes and organizing them into your knowledge management system? Well, I've got a solution for you! In this blog post, I'm going to walk you through how to take screenshots from your browser, annotate them, and have them automatically sync into Obsidian. First things first, you need to install the Fleeting Notes browser extension. Once you've got that installed, let's get started. Step 1: Take a screenshot. On a Mac, you can do this by pressing Co Streamline Note-Taking with Fleeting Notes and Obsidian Link SuggestionsAs someone who uses Obsidian, I understand how difficult it can be to take quick notes on the go without losing your focus on the task at hand. That's why I created Fleeting Notes, a scratchpad that automatically syncs with your Obsidian vault. Recently, I added a new feature that has proven to be incredibly useful: the ability to sync your Obsidian links with Fleeting Notes. This means that any link suggestions within Fleeting Notes will match the links in your vault, making it easier to conne Transfer Quick Notes to Obsidian on your Phone! (1 Minute)Are you tired of waiting for Obsidian to load? Well wait no longer! Because Fleeting Notes provides a quick and easy way to take quick notes and have them automatically synced to Obsidian. Combined with a multitude of features you know and love from Obsidian, Fleeting Notes will fit perfectly into your workflow. To list a few: * Blazing-fast launch speeds to take note of your fleeting ideas * Autocomplete wikilinks to help build your network of ideas * A link-first UI to make link traversal si The Totally Unnecessary Way To Write Quick Notes in ObsidianWriting Quick Notes in Obsidian When using Obsidian I know that having more connections is better. So I often take it upon myself to use Obsidian for everything. Thanks to the plugin system provided by Obsidian, it personalizes the way I use Obsidian and allowed me to do many things that would otherwise be impractical (e.g. getting my TODOs from Todoist). But even with this customizability, sometimes Obsidian just isn't the right tool for the job. One example is writing quick notes into Obsidia