Logseq - like Roam but based on markdown files - making major strides

Posted by Lucas
May 20, 2021 at 05:14 AM

Logseq (apparently pronounced log-seek) is still in alpha/beta, but it’s becoming a uniquely capable tool:

- It is similar to Roam, including features like queries, but it’s based on markdown files. (The only other outliner I know of that does this is FoldingText, which is no longer being developed, as far as I can tell.)

- There is now a cross-platform desktop app (still alpha, but working very well), which can be run completely offline, with your Logseq files stored wherever you want (I have mine in Dropbox).

- It is possible to use tools like Obsidian on the same markdown files at the same time. (This may require a bit of tinkering—see here: https://forum.obsidian.md/t/new-roam-like-application-appeared-logseq/6164/31 as well as discussion on the Logseq forum.)

- It is thus also possible to access one’s Logseq markdown files on mobile using a markdown editor (including Obsidian, depending on one’s setup).

Having a true outliner experience with the interoperability of markdown is quite nice. (From what I gather, Dave Winer, who was recently mentioned on the forum, has taken an interest as well and has encouraged the developer to integrate OPML compatibility.)

Logseq is also free. My understanding is that eventually there will be some sort of paid premium offering.

logseq.com

Previous logseq thread, for reference:

https://www.outlinersoftware.com/topics/viewt/9117/