Show HN: Files.md – Open-source alternative to Obsidian
Show HN: Files.md – Open-source alternative to Obsidian: Files.md – Open-source alternative to Obsidian. Its points of 730 is top-decile (99th percentile of 388 records). Dated 170 days ago, it serves as a historical benchmark. Score 70/100. As of 2026-11-03, from Hacker News via the public Algolia HN Search API.
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points: 730 · 99th percentile of 388 CommunityBuyerPainRadar records · 243.3x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Thread | Show HN: Files.md – Open-source alternative to Obsidian |
| Switching from | Obsidian |
| Category | Notes, docs & productivity |
| Thread type | Show HN |
| Points | 730 |
| Comments | 356 |
| Posted | 2026-05-18 |
| Linked site | https://github.com/zakirullin/files.md |
| points percentile | 99th of 388 (median 3, 243.3x median) |
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Peer benchmark and outreach value: Show HN: Files.md – Open-source alternative to Obsidian and 119 show_hn peers
- show_hn CommunityBuyerPainRadar records like this one: 119
- Show HN: Files.md – Open-source alternative to Obsidian's points: 99th percentile of 388 records
- Timing: Low: older than 30 days
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70 / 100 Switching Demand Score
- Names the product being replaced (Obsidian).
- 20+ comments of discussion.
- 50+ points.
What is the CommunityBuyerPainRadar record for Show HN: Files.md – Open-source alternative to Obsidian?
A Show HN thread posted 2026-05-18 about alternatives to Obsidian (730 points, 356 comments): Show HN: Files.md – Open-source alternative to Obsidian.
How does Show HN: Files.md – Open-source alternative to Obsidian compare to other CommunityBuyerPainRadar records?
This is a top-decile record: its points of 730 is 243.3x the median of 3 across 388 records. It is 170 days old; check the official source for later updates before acting. Its Switching Demand Score of 70/100 puts it among the stronger signals in this feed.
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