# Meta-Graph Obsidians core plugin [[Obsidian-Graph view]] is a major factor why I prefer [[Obsidian]] over plain CLI tools like [[Vim]], as it allows me to explore relations in a visual way, identify gaps or hidden connections, which might not be obvious in a list. ## Usage The local graph of a file is always open in the right sidebar, using the same configuration as the global graph. The global graph is checked occasionally, to see how things evolved over time, identify clusters of information or spot gaps/orphans. ## Groups Obsidians [[Obsidian-Search|core search]] integrates into the graph to form colored groups. Certain files are highlighted using this feature — based on the metadata. These are e.g. [[Meta-Domains|domains]], daily notes or unfinished notes (drafts). ## Tags Tags are enabled in the graph to identify notes having an open action. See [[Meta-Tags]] on how tags are used. --- ## Related - **previous** [[Meta]]] - **see** [[Obsidian-Graph view]] for information about the graph plugin and its configuration - **see** [[Obsidian]] for more information about the software - **see** [[Vim]] for more information about about the text editor - **see** [[Obsidian-Search]] for more information about the plugin and its configuration - **see** [[Meta-Domains]] on what role life-domains play in this vault - **see** [[Meta-Tags]] on how tags are used ## Sources - **references** none ## Usage - **used in** none --- ## Changelog - [[1900-01-01]]: Initial creation