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      • What is Aino LifeOS

      Aino LifeOS is an AI-native note-taking desktop application. It is not an Obsidian plugin, but a standalone desktop app that is fully compatible with Obsidian vaults.

      Core Positioning

      Aino LifeOS combines AI capabilities with a proven life management methodology:

      • AI Capabilities -- Smart chat, AI Agent, MCP protocol support, enabling AI to deeply understand your note context
      • Life Management Methodology -- Periodic Notes (time dimension) + Theme Notes (topic dimension), building a complete personal management system
      • Local-first -- All data is stored on your local disk, with no dependency on cloud services

      In short, Aino LifeOS is a "thinking notebook": it helps you manage daily affairs and long-term goals, while also using AI to discover insights from your notes, generate content, and assist with decision-making.

      Relationship with Obsidian

      Aino LifeOS and Obsidian are not replacements for each other, but complementary:

      DimensionObsidianAino LifeOS
      PositioningGeneral note-taking software + plugin ecosystemAI-native note-taking app
      LifeOS MethodologyImplemented via LifeOS pluginBuilt-in deep integration
      AI CapabilitiesRequires third-party pluginsNative support for chat, Agent, MCP
      Data FormatMarkdown (OFM)Markdown (OFM compatible)
      Vault DirectoryStandard Vault structureCan directly open Obsidian Vaults

      Both can share the same Vault folder. You can use Obsidian's rich community plugins, and use Aino LifeOS for AI capabilities and built-in life management workflows.

      Key Features

      • Markdown Editor -- Compatible with Obsidian Flavored Markdown, supporting wikilinks, embeds, Callouts, and more
      • AI Smart Chat -- AI conversations based on your note context, supporting multiple models (Claude, GPT, DeepSeek, Ollama, etc.)
      • AI Agent -- Integrated Claude Code / Codex, executing complex multi-step tasks within your notes
      • MCP Protocol -- Connect to external tools and data sources via Model Context Protocol
      • Periodic Notes -- Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly notes for time-based task and goal management
      • Theme Notes -- PARA or custom categorization for topic-based knowledge management
      • Calendar Sync -- Supports CalDAV and Google Calendar, view and manage schedules within the app
      • Task Management -- Cross-note task collection, indexing, and tracking
      • Built-in Browser -- Browse web pages within the app for easy clipping and referencing
      • Full-text Search -- Quickly search all content in your Vault

      Supported Platforms

      PlatformFormatArchitecture
      macOS.dmgApple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)
      Windows.exex64
      Linux.AppImagex64

      Data Security

      Aino LifeOS follows the local-first principle:

      • All notes are stored as Markdown files in a folder you specify
      • AI conversations communicate directly with providers through your own API Key; the app does not relay or store conversation content
      • No mandatory cloud accounts or sync services
      • You can migrate your data to any Markdown-compatible tool at any time

      Next Steps