Groepl Zettelkasten Note
Community Zettelkasten template by groepl (CC BY-SA 4.0).
groepl is credited as the original template creator. Setup notes, fit assessments, and cautions below are Obsidian Mate editorial guidance. How we review resources
Overview
An atomic Zettelkasten note template from groepl's open-source template repository. Use this as an identifier-based Zettelkasten note when each idea needs a stable timestamp ID, a source field, and explicit links to neighboring notes. The complete source is shown on this page so you can inspect the fields and placeholders before copying it into a vault.
Key Features
- Use this as an identifier-based Zettelkasten note when each idea needs a stable timestamp ID, a source field, and explicit links to neighboring notes.
- Includes a complete copyable source payload rather than a screenshot of the template.
- Keeps source attribution and licensing information beside the setup guidance.
How to Install Groepl Zettelkasten Note
- 1Copy the complete Markdown template shown on this page into your vault's template folder.
- 2Confirm that Obsidian's Templates core plugin points to that folder.
- 3Insert the template into a new test note and replace every remaining placeholder.
- 4Adapt property names and links to match the conventions already used in your vault.
How to Use Groepl Zettelkasten Note
Use this as an identifier-based Zettelkasten note when each idea needs a stable timestamp ID, a source field, and explicit links to neighboring notes.
For a note created at 09:30 on 3 September 2026, replace the title with a single idea, keep the generated 202609030930 ID, add links to existing concept notes, and record the original book, article, or conversation under Source.
Filled Example
For a note created at 09:30 on 3 September 2026, replace the title with a single idea, keep the generated 202609030930 ID, add links to existing concept notes, and record the original book, article, or conversation under Source.
Customization and Checks
- The sample link repeats the generated ID as a placeholder. Replace it with a real related note instead of leaving a self-link.
- Keep the source URL with local modifications so you can distinguish the original template from your version.
Use cases
- Building a Zettelkasten
Included files
- Zettelkasten.md
License & Attribution
Created by groepl. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Original repository: https://github.com/groepl/Obsidian-Templates
Details
- License
- CC BY-SA 4.0
- Created by
- groepl
- Difficulty
- Beginner
Sources and Documentation
This guide was checked against the creator's repository and primary documentation.
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