# Show HN: Files.md – Open-source alternative to Obsidian

**Switching Demand Score:** 70/100

| 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 |

## Why this score
- Names the product being replaced (Obsidian).
- 20+ comments of discussion.
- 50+ points.

Source: Hacker News via the public Algolia HN Search API (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48179677). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:52.388Z.
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