Self-hosted LiveSync
Real-time vault sync using CouchDB or object storage (MinIO, S3, R2) with end-to-end encryption. Full privacy: your vault, your server, your rules.
vorotamoroz is credited as the original plugin creator. Setup notes, fit assessments, and cautions below are Obsidian Mate editorial guidance. How we review resources
Overview
Real-time vault sync using CouchDB or object storage (MinIO, S3, R2) with end-to-end encryption. Full privacy: your vault, your server, your rules. It suits technically confident users who want near-live vault replication through infrastructure they control. The practical value is a repeatable workflow that remains visible in ordinary Markdown or Obsidian's own interface, rather than an isolated feature added without a plan.
How to Install Self-hosted LiveSync
- 1Open Obsidian Settings, select Community plugins, and confirm Restricted mode is disabled.
- 2Search the community catalog for Self-hosted LiveSync, install it, and enable it.
- 3Open the plugin settings and review its defaults before using it on existing notes.
- 4Test the workflow in a copied note or disposable vault, then inspect the resulting files.
How to Use Self-hosted LiveSync
Prepare the supported server database, connect one disposable vault, confirm that create, edit, rename, and delete operations replicate correctly, and then add the remaining devices one at a time.
When Self-hosted LiveSync Helps
It suits technically confident users who want near-live vault replication through infrastructure they control.
A Safe First Workflow
Prepare the supported server database, connect one disposable vault, confirm that create, edit, rename, and delete operations replicate correctly, and then add the remaining devices one at a time.
Limits and Checks
- The server, database, credentials, and conflict policy are your responsibility. Export a normal vault backup before changing replication or encryption settings.
- Keep a recoverable vault backup before enabling automation or bulk changes.
Details
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Sources and Documentation
This guide was checked against the creator's repository and primary documentation.
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