BrainV2

I use this repo as a minimal, open template for my Obsidian vault. It keeps the structure small, the rules clear, and the workflow fast to adapt.

Quick start

1. Download or clone this repo.
2. Open the folder as a vault in Obsidian.
3. Start writing in 00_Inbox and process into the main folders.

Folder map

00_Inbox/           # Fast capture
10_Journal/         # Daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly/yearly notes
20_Projects/        # Active efforts with clear outcomes
30_Areas/           # Ongoing responsibilities (health, finance, work, etc.)
40_Library/         # Long‑term knowledge and references
99_System/          # Templates, guides, and attachments

Core ideas

• I capture first, organize later.
• I keep projects outcome‑driven.
• I keep areas stable and low‑maintenance.
• I keep the library clean and well‑linked.

Nitty‑gritty workflow (opinionated)

Inbox first

I capture fast in 00_Inbox. I don’t organize at capture time.

Projects vs Areas

• Project = a goal with a finish line.
• Area = a responsibility with no end date.

If it has a clear “done,” it’s a project. If it’s ongoing, it’s an area.

Library hygiene

Library notes are permanent. I keep them short, link them, and avoid dumping raw logs there.

Reviews are non‑negotiable

Weekly keeps me honest. Monthly adjusts priorities. Quarterly/Yearly reset direction.

Templates

Templates live in 99_System/Templates. I keep them simple so they work with or without extra plugins.

• Daily_Note
• Weekly_Review
• Monthly_Review
• Quarterly_Review
• Yearly_Review
• Project
• Person
• Work_Log
• Book
• Movie
• Concept

AI usage (optional)

I use AI for retrieval and synthesis, not as a replacement for thinking.

• Semantic search over my notes
• Short summaries and task extraction
• Context‑aware Q&A

This works with local or cloud models, but I prefer keeping everything local.

Optional plugins I like

These are optional, not required for the structure:

• Templater (advanced template logic)
• Periodic Notes + Calendar (weekly/monthly flow)
• Tasks (task queries)
• Dataview (lightweight queries)
• Linter (consistent frontmatter)
• QuickAdd (capture shortcuts)
• Paste Image Rename (clean attachment names)

Customize it

I change folder names, templates, and tags freely. The only rule I keep is that the folder map stays small and predictable.

Scripts (optional)

Scripts live in 99_System/Scripts. I keep that folder empty by default so others can plug in their own automation.