#1

Use case or problem

To make automated backups without the need for a running desktop system, I’d like to use the Obsidian Sync feature headless in a CLI.

Proposed solution

Implement a CLI or provide access to Obsidian Sync API.

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#2

This would be amazing — especially if it could be executed from a headless NAS server running Linux. I’m currently relying on the Git plugin and a local repository in the serveron to automate my backups. It works, but is not as good as native obsidian sync.

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#3

Yep, I have a VM (linux) that’s running Obsidian and syncing so that it can run the backup. This is a little “brittle” to get it to restart, etc.

I CLI version would be great!

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#4

Would love this.

#5

I would love to use Obsidian Sync in a non-GUI mode to sync my Vaults to disk for backing up.

I would use a 64 bit Raspberry Pi, running a 64bit OS with no GUI.

This would potentially work well within a Docker container, where the Vault is stored outside of the container on the local filesystem.

Alternatively, if it’s possible to write a separate Sync program, this would also be fine.

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#6

Yes, please! +1²

This is also a half-solution for the gap of not having a web-based version. I could host the files using headless sync and edit them on the remote machine.

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#7

I would love an option like that to keep updated my markdown files on some machines where I don’t open Obsidian (also for performance limitations) very often, but where I can still search and open markdown files with other quick viewers/editors.

#8

+1000 love this idea :clap: :clap: :clap:

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#9

I would also love to see such a standalone cli for raspberry pi.
Would help in some workflows.

#10

I would also love this… preferably written in golang so as to be easily buildable / portable to different flavors / architectures. Would be a superbe value add for obsidian sync subscribers.

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#11

Oh dang, still wanting this :slight_smile: