# Use Obsidian as Site Editor & CMS
![obsidian.png](obsidian.png)

Obsidian is a powerful, open-source knowledge base management tool designed for individuals and teams. It helps users organize, structure, and connect their thoughts, ideas, and information in a flexible and intuitive way. Using Obsidian as your local content manager can massively speed up your site creation process. 

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bnkops Change Maker V3 comes bundled with backend that automatically updates Obsidian internal links. This is a great way to get started if you are new to Obsidian or want to use it as your primary content manager.

Obsidian has all the standard document editor palettes, including support for templates, code injection, and command palettes. It is also much easier on the eyes to edit within Obsidian; the system matches what the live preview will render. 
## Getting Started
Download and install [Obsidian](https://obsidian.md/)
### Navigate to BankOps Change Maker Directory
Navigate to the location where you have already extracted the BankOps Change Maker files. Note path to docs folder inside your application. 
### Open "docs" Folder as Obsidian Vault

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**Step 1: Open Folder as Vault**
On a brand new Obsidian install, you will be given options to open vaults. Choose "Open Folder as Vault" and select the docs folder inside your Change Maker V3 application. 

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**Step 2: Configure Vault Settings**
One setting does need updating to ensure compatibility. Under Settings -> Files and links -> 'Use [Wikilinks](Wikilinks.md)' turn to off. This has no affect on Obsidian and makes site building much smoother.

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It is also advised to switch 'New link format' to relative path. Again this helps with site building.

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You can configure additional settings as desired, such as setting a vault name or enabling plugins. 

### Configuration 
Right now, bnkops can only guarantee that the base Obsidian configuration will work with the docs folder. Installing plugins may break system. Experiment away. 

## Obsidian Sync 
Obsidian offers a syncing services that works across all platforms for $6 a month. This is a incredible way to sync your docs folder across any number of devices; including a entire team. This allows you to use [obsidian](obsidian.md) as your documentation and CMS system everywhere. 

If you want to do this for free, you can use [Syncthing](https://syncthing.net/) as alternative. Set up your docs folder in a sync across devices and open as a folder.