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Welcome to the Ogresync Wiki

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Professional Obsidian-GitHub Sync Tool

Welcome to the comprehensive documentation for Ogresync, a professional-grade open source desktop application that seamlessly synchronizes your Obsidian notes across devices using GitHub as the backend.

Quick Navigation

For New Users

For Active Users

For Developers

What is Ogresync?

Ogresync is a professional-grade synchronization tool that mimics Obsidian Sync functionality for free by leveraging GitHub as the synchronization backend. It provides enterprise-level reliability, intelligent conflict resolution, and cross-platform compatibility.

Key Benefits

Free Alternative to Obsidian Sync

  • No monthly subscription fees
  • All the features of premium sync solutions
  • Enhanced functionality through Git version control

Enterprise-Grade Reliability

  • Comprehensive backup systems
  • Intelligent conflict resolution
  • Robust error handling and recovery

Cross-Platform Excellence

  • Native Windows and Linux support
  • Consistent experience across platforms
  • Platform-optimized file operations

Core Workflow Understanding

Critical Concept: Ogresync changes how you interact with Obsidian. Instead of opening Obsidian directly, you launch Ogresync, which handles synchronization and then launches Obsidian automatically.

The Workflow:

  1. Launch Ogresync (your new workflow entry point)
  2. Ogresync performs intelligent pre-sync checks
  3. Obsidian launches automatically with synchronized vault
  4. Edit your notes normally in Obsidian
  5. Close Obsidian when finished
  6. Ogresync handles post-sync operations automatically

This ensures your vault is always perfectly synchronized before and after editing sessions.

Getting Help

Documentation Structure

This wiki is organized for different user types and experience levels:

  • New Users: Start with Getting Started and Setup Wizard guides
  • Daily Users: Focus on User Guide and Conflict Resolution
  • Power Users: Explore Technical Documentation and API Reference
  • Contributors: Review Contributing guidelines and development setup

Support Channels

Latest Updates

Version 1.0.0 Features

  • Two-stage conflict resolution system
  • Intelligent offline support
  • Enhanced backup management
  • Cross-platform compatibility improvements
  • Professional UI overhaul

Repository Organization

  • Main Branch: Stable release code and documentation
  • Windows-Packaging: Windows-specific build and packaging files
  • Linux-Packaging: Linux-specific build and packaging files
  • Development: Complete source with tests and development tools

Quick Start

  1. Prerequisites: Install Obsidian and Git
  2. Download: Get the latest release for your platform from Releases
  3. Install: Run the executable (Windows) or AppImage (Linux)
  4. Setup: Follow the 11-step setup wizard
  5. Sync: Launch Ogresync whenever you want to use Obsidian

For detailed instructions, see the Getting Started Guide.

Project Philosophy

Ogresync was created to make professional-grade note synchronization accessible to everyone, regardless of budget or technical expertise. The project emphasizes:

  • Accessibility: User-friendly for non-technical users
  • Reliability: Enterprise-grade stability and error handling
  • Transparency: Open source with complete auditability
  • Privacy: Local-first approach with encrypted transit
  • Community: Welcoming contributions and feedback

Ready to get started? Begin with the Getting Started Guide or jump directly to the Setup Wizard Guide if you've already downloaded Ogresync.

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