Ignis: Run Obsidian as a self-hosted web app
Ignis is a compatibility shim that allows Obsidian to run in a web browser, providing a more accessible alternative to traditional remote desktop solutions. The project has evolved into a usable browser-based client with features like multi-vault support and live sync between tabs. While it supports most core features and community plugins, some limitations exist regarding plugins that require Node native modules.
- ▪Ignis enables Obsidian to operate in a standard browser without remote desktop access.
- ▪The project supports multi-vault functionality and live synchronization between browser tabs.
- ▪Certain plugins that depend on Node native modules may not function properly.
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Ignis Run Obsidian in the browser. No remote desktop required. Try the live demo What is this Ignis is a compatibility shim that provides browser-compatible implementations of the Electron APIs used by Obsidian, allowing Obsidian to run in a standard browser while keeping your vault on the server. Obsidian is not included in or distributed with this project. The Docker container downloads Obsidian directly from its official source on first run. Why While Obsidian's local-first approach works well for most users, options for accessing your own Obsidian installation remotely have been limited to VNC-based solutions with poor user experience. Ignis provides an alternative for users who want to access their own copy of Obsidian from a browser, in a close-to-native format.
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