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Practical guide · Orange Ink

How to set up an Obsidian template folder

Begin with formats you will use weekly rather than importing a giant template collection.

  1. 01

    Choose recurring note types

    Start with daily, meeting, project, source and evergreen notes.

  2. 02

    Write plain Markdown templates

    Include only prompts and fields that improve capture or retrieval.

  3. 03

    Test and revise

    Use each template several times before adding more structure.

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Obsidian Vault Kit

Use the free checklist to begin, then follow the paid Obsidian Second Brain Kit PDF to build the complete system yourself.

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Free: Obsidian Starter Checklist

An 8-page PDF checklist for setting up folders, five useful note types, a simple inbox, and your first weekly review.

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Do I need plugins for templates?

Core Templates is enough for a simple setup; add plugins only for a proven requirement.

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How to Set Up an Obsidian Template Folder