saikotek · March 7, 2026 06:49 · Feb 20, 2025 · Dec 16, 2024 · Dec 16, 2024 · Dec 15, 2024
diff --git a/OBSIDIAN-SYNC-SETUP.md b/OBSIDIAN-SYNC-SETUP.md
@@ -44,7 +44,9 @@ Create `.gitignore` file in your vault directory:
 # Obsidian system files
 .obsidian/cache/
 .obsidian/workspace.json
+.obsidian/workspace-mobile.json
 .trash/
+.DS_Store
 
 # LiveSync Plugin (if using)
 .obsidian/plugins/obsidian-livesync/data.json
@@ -53,6 +55,12 @@ Create `.gitignore` file in your vault directory:
 
 # Obsidian Sync (if using)
 .obsidian/sync.json
+
+# Optionally, exclude all of obsidian settings from Git
+# .obsidian/
+
+# Optionally, exclude all of plugin settings from Git
+# .obsidian/plugins
 ```
 
 Add and commit `.gitignore`:
@@ -73,7 +81,8 @@ git push -u origin main
 ### 5. Setup Automated Backups (Optional)
 
 - Install obsidian-git plugin: https://github.com/Vinzent03/obsidian-git
-- Then in plugin settings set desired Vault backup interval and Auto pull interval. 
+- Then in plugin settings set desired Vault backup interval and Auto pull interval.
+- Disable auto-pull on startup, because Obsidian Sync/Livesync also pulls on startup
 - I recommend enabling this only on your main device to avoid potential conflicts
 
 ### 6. Setup your Sync solution

diff --git a/OBSIDIAN-SYNC-SETUP.md b/OBSIDIAN-SYNC-SETUP.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
-# Setting Up Obsidian Sync with Separate Git Backup
+# Setting Up Obsidian Sync (or Livesync or Remotely Save) with Separate Git Backup
 
-This guide describes how to set up an Obsidian vault that syncs across devices while maintaining a separate Git backup without interfering with the sync mechanism.
+This guide describes how to set up an Obsidian vault that syncs across devices while maintaining a separate Git backup without interfering with the sync mechanism. This guide should work with either official Obsidian Sync solution or with unofficial sync plugins like [Obsidian Livesync](https://github.com/vrtmrz/obsidian-livesync) or [Remotely Save](https://github.com/remotely-save/remotely-save).
 
 ## Prerequisites
 - Git installed on your system
@@ -74,7 +74,13 @@ git push -u origin main
 
 - Install obsidian-git plugin: https://github.com/Vinzent03/obsidian-git
 - Then in plugin settings set desired Vault backup interval and Auto pull interval. 
-- I recommend enabling auto-push only on your main device to avoid potential conflicts
+- I recommend enabling this only on your main device to avoid potential conflicts
+
+### 6. Setup your Sync solution
+- Either enable official Obsidian Sync
+- Or use one of the following plugins:
+   - Obsidian LiveSync (quick guide [here](https://github.com/vrtmrz/obsidian-livesync?tab=readme-ov-file#3-minute-setup---couchdb-on-flyio))
+   - Remotely Save (usage guides [here](https://github.com/remotely-save/remotely-save?tab=readme-ov-file#usage))
 
 ## Usage
 

diff --git a/OBSIDIAN-SYNC-SETUP.md b/OBSIDIAN-SYNC-SETUP.md
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# Setting Up Obsidian with Separate Git Backup
+# Setting Up Obsidian Sync with Separate Git Backup
 
 This guide describes how to set up an Obsidian vault that syncs across devices while maintaining a separate Git backup without interfering with the sync mechanism.
 
@@ -74,6 +74,7 @@ git push -u origin main
 
 - Install obsidian-git plugin: https://github.com/Vinzent03/obsidian-git
 - Then in plugin settings set desired Vault backup interval and Auto pull interval. 
+- I recommend enabling auto-push only on your main device to avoid potential conflicts
 
 ## Usage
 

diff --git a/SETUP.md → OBSIDIAN-SYNC-SETUP.md b/SETUP.md → OBSIDIAN-SYNC-SETUP.md
diff --git a/SETUP.md b/SETUP.md
@@ -111,6 +111,4 @@ git push -u origin main
 
 2. If sync conflicts occur:
    - Let Obsidian sync handle file conflicts
-   - Use Git for version control and recovery only
-
-Remember to regularly verify that both sync and Git backup are working as expected by checking the sync status in Obsidian and running `git status` periodically.
+   - Use Git for version control and recovery only
diff --git a/SETUP.md b/SETUP.md
@@ -72,8 +72,8 @@ git push -u origin main
 
 ### 5. Setup Automated Backups (Optional)
 
-Install obsidian-git plugin: https://github.com/Vinzent03/obsidian-git
-Then in plugin settings set desired Vault backup interval and Auto pull interval. 
+- Install obsidian-git plugin: https://github.com/Vinzent03/obsidian-git
+- Then in plugin settings set desired Vault backup interval and Auto pull interval. 
 
 ## Usage
 

diff --git a/SETUP.md b/SETUP.md
@@ -0,0 +1,116 @@
+# Setting Up Obsidian with Separate Git Backup
+
+This guide describes how to set up an Obsidian vault that syncs across devices while maintaining a separate Git backup without interfering with the sync mechanism.
+
+## Prerequisites
+- Git installed on your system
+- Obsidian installed
+- Either Obsidian Sync subscription or LiveSync plugin configured
+- Basic familiarity with command line
+
+## Setup Steps
+
+### 1. Initial Setup
+
+```bash
+# Create directories if they don't exist
+mkdir -p ~/Documents/Vault.git  # For Git repository
+mkdir -p ~/Documents/Vault     # For your vault
+```
+
+### 2. Git Configuration
+
+#### For a New Vault:
+```bash
+# Initialize Git with separate directory
+git init --separate-git-dir=$HOME/Documents/Vault.git ~/Documents/Vault
+```
+
+#### For an Existing Vault with Git:
+```bash
+cd ~/Documents/Vault
+# Backup existing .git directory
+cp -r .git ~/Documents/Vault.git.backup
+# Move Git directory to new location
+mv .git ~/Documents/Vault.git
+# Create gitfile pointing to new location
+echo "gitdir: $HOME/Documents/Vault.git" > .git
+```
+
+### 3. Git Ignore Configuration
+
+Create `.gitignore` file in your vault directory:
+```
+# Obsidian system files
+.obsidian/cache/
+.obsidian/workspace.json
+.trash/
+
+# LiveSync Plugin (if using)
+.obsidian/plugins/obsidian-livesync/data.json
+.obsidian/plugins/obsidian-livesync/*.realm*
+.obsidian/plugins/obsidian-livesync/realms/
+
+# Obsidian Sync (if using)
+.obsidian/sync.json
+```
+
+Add and commit `.gitignore`:
+```bash
+git add .gitignore
+git commit -m "Add .gitignore for Obsidian"
+```
+
+### 4. Configure Remote Repository
+
+```bash
+# Add your remote repository
+git remote add origin <your-repository-url>
+git branch -M main
+git push -u origin main
+```
+
+### 5. Setup Automated Backups (Optional)
+
+Install obsidian-git plugin: https://github.com/Vinzent03/obsidian-git
+Then in plugin settings set desired Vault backup interval and Auto pull interval. 
+
+## Usage
+
+- Continue using Obsidian normally with sync enabled
+- Git operations will work as usual from your vault directory
+- All Git metadata is stored separately in `~/Documents/Vault.git`
+- Your vault stays clean while maintaining version control
+
+## Additional Tips
+
+1. **Multiple Devices**: When setting up on additional devices:
+   ```bash
+   # Clone the repository with separate Git dir
+   git clone --separate-git-dir=$HOME/Documents/Vault.git <repository-url> ~/Documents/Vault
+   ```
+
+2. **Checking Setup**:
+   ```bash
+   # Verify Git configuration
+   cat ~/Documents/Vault/.git  # Should show path to separate Git dir
+   git status  # Should work normally
+   ```
+
+3. **Recovery**:
+   - Obsidian sync/LiveSync handles day-to-day synchronization
+   - Git serves as a backup system and version control
+   - In case of sync issues, you can always fall back to Git
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+1. If Git commands don't work:
+   - Check if the gitfile path is correct
+   - Ensure the separate Git directory exists
+   - Verify permissions on both directories
+
+2. If sync conflicts occur:
+   - Let Obsidian sync handle file conflicts
+   - Use Git for version control and recovery only
+
+Remember to regularly verify that both sync and Git backup are working as expected by checking the sync status in Obsidian and running `git status` periodically.
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