PARA Starter Kit
An Obsidian vault template implementing Tiago Forte's PARA method (Projects, Areas, Resources, Archives). Features pre-configured folder hierarchies, project note templates, and resource index workflows.
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What Is PARA Starter Kit?
PARA Starter Kit is a clean implementation of Tiago Forte's PARA method (Projects, Areas, Resources, Archives) for Obsidian. It organizes notes based on actionability rather than rigid topics, keeping active project notes accessible while archiving completed work.
What's Inside This Vault
The actual directory structure, dashboards, and core folders included in this vault:
1. Projects/
Short-term efforts with specific deadlines and deliverables.
2. Areas/
Ongoing long-term responsibilities (Health, Finances, Career).
3. Resources/
Topics of interest, reference materials, and useful guides.
4. Archives/
Completed projects and inactive items stored for future reference.
Key Features
Strict 4-Folder PARA Structure
Clean, standardized folder layout based on actionability.
Project Note Templates
Pre-made templates with goal, deadline, and task checklists.
Archive Workflow
Simple drag-and-drop process for archiving finished projects.
How This Vault Works
The practical workflow for using this vault in your day-to-day note-taking:
- 1Create new project notes in 1. Projects/ with a specific deadline.
- 2Store supporting research in 3. Resources/ and link to your project note.
- 3When the project is complete, move the project note to 4. Archives/.
Who Is This Vault For?
- People following Tiago Forte's Building a Second Brain course.
- Users wanting a clean, action-focused folder system.
Plugins & Dependencies
The essential community plugins and core features utilized by this vault:
| Plugin / Feature | Purpose in Vault |
|---|---|
| Templater | Generates project and area note templates |
How to Install PARA Starter Kit
- 1Download the ZIP from GitHub.
- 2Open Obsidian and select 'Open folder as vault'.
Things to Know Before Using It
- Lightweight setup with minimal plugin dependencies.
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