Best of Markdown — February 2025

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   Hacker News·1y

   Obsidian is now free for work

   Obsidian's Commercial license is now optional, allowing free usage of the software for work. There's no account requirement, no ads, and no data tracking, with all data stored locally in plain text Markdown files. The change aims to simplify the license terms and align with Obsidian's principle of enabling clear thinking and effective organization. Large organizations like Amazon and Google already use Obsidian, and organizations can still support its development by purchasing licenses.

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   Noted·1y

   Many Notes: Open-Source and Self Hosted Markdown Note-Taking App

   Many Notes is an open-source, self-hosted Markdown note-taking app designed for easy setup and use. It features multiple user support, OAuth authentication, a smart Markdown editor, automatic saving, and light/dark themes. Users can organize files into vaults, connect related notes with links and tags, and easily import/export vaults. Installation can be quickly done using Docker Compose.

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   Astro·1y

   Astro 5.4

   Astro 5.4 introduces features like remote image optimization in Markdown, experimental responsive image support, and enhanced security for dev and preview servers. New RegExp support for Vercel ISR excludes allows flexible route exclusions, and new config helpers and build options offer easier programmatic use. Upgrade via `@astrojs/upgrade` CLI tool or manually.

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