Egon Notebooks

Getting Started

Let's get started on your self-discovery journey!

Egon Notebooks packs are plain Markdown files. They work with any tool that opens a folder of .md files — but they are optimized for Obsidian and Logseq.

1. Choose your tool

Obsidian

A local-first knowledge base with a rich plugin ecosystem. Download at obsidian.md.

Download Obsidian ↗

Logseq

An open-source, outliner-based knowledge graph. Download at logseq.com.

Download Logseq ↗

2. Download a Pack

Head to the Registry, pick a pack that interests you, and click the Download button. Use the tool toggle to switch between Obsidian and Logseq formats.

Browse the Registry →

Or download everything at once

The Base Graph contains 100 nodes across the 14 core packs — a complete starting collection for your vault.

3. Install

  1. Download a Pack

    Go to the Registry and make sure the tool toggle is set to Obsidian. Click Download for Obsidian on any pack. You'll receive a .zip file.

  2. Unzip the file

    Unzip the archive. You'll find a flat folder of .md files — one per node — with YAML frontmatter and prose paragraphs.

  3. Add to your vault

    Drag the folder into your Obsidian vault, or use File → Open Folder as Vault if you're starting fresh.

  4. Explore

    Open any node. Wiki-links connect related concepts. Switch to Graph View to see the knowledge structure at a glance.

Egon Notebooks pack open in Obsidian graph view

What's in a Pack?

Each pack is a flat folder of .md files — one per concept. Nodes contain:

  • A frontmatter block (YAML for Obsidian, property:: for Logseq)
  • 3–5 paragraphs of structured, readable prose
  • Wiki-links to related concepts within the pack
  • A disclaimer noting AI authorship and professional review
author:: Claude date:: 2026-03-23 tags:: mental-health - Anger is a natural human emotion... - One of the most helpful things to understand... - _This article was generated by Claude (Anthropic)..._

Next steps

  • Explore the nodes and add your own annotations alongside them
  • Start journaling in the daily notes - the more you journal the better the AI will understand you
  • Explore the journaling support tools on the Journaling page
  • Create links from your personal notes to nodes in the pack
  • Return to the Egon Registry to download more packs
  • Read the About page to understand the longer vision