Obsidian Git Plugin
Properties
tags
personalpersonal/pkm
created
10.03.2026, 00:00
modified
02.08.2026, 10:39
published
Empty
sources
Obsidian Git Documentation
topics
Note Taking, Obsidian, Community Plugins
authors
Jakub
ai-assisted
Yes
- Community plugin that integrates Git into Obsidian, enabling version-controlled backups of the vault without leaving the app.
# Workflow in This Vault
- Push is disabled (
disablePush: true) — commits are created locally and pushed manually via terminal - Diff view is set to split mode for side-by-side comparison
- Commits are milestone-based with descriptive messages (e.g.
"After ICE 2026 Backup") rather than automated periodic snapshots
# Key Commands (Command Palette)
Obsidian Git: Create backup— stage all changes and commitObsidian Git: Open diff view— review changes before committingObsidian Git: Open history view— browse past commits
# Config Highlights
disablePush: true— no auto-push to remotediff.openMode: "split"— side-by-side diff panel
# Resources
- Using Git To Sync Obsidian Notes on iOS with a-shell (
Link)
- 2022-01-02 — Chris Woodall on syncing a vault on iOS via a-shell + Shortcuts (free alternative to Working Copy / iSH)