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title: A stream-of-consciousness writer for Obsidian
description: Let your heart speak and your mind wander
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		<h1>A stream-of-consciousness writer for Obsidian</h1>
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			Ready to let <span class="underline">your heart</span> speak and <span class="underline">your mind</span> wander?
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				Download Streamline for macOS 12+
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			Streamline
			<a href="https://github.com/akaalias/getstreamline/releases" target="_blank">v3.5</a>
			is <a href="https://github.com/akaalias/Streamline" target="_blank">free software</a>.
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			<h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2>

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				<h3 class="question-q">Do I need to sign-up before I can give it a spin?</h3>
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					No! There's no sign-up required. Streamline is completely self-contained and works right out the box.
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				<h3 class="question-q">Are there any in-app purchases to “unlock” the full version?</h3>
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					Nope. What you see in terms of features is what you get.
					In fact, both, <a href="https://github.com/akaalias/getstreamline" target="_blank">this site</a> and <a href="https://github.com/akaalias/Streamline" target="_blank">the application</a> are free and open-source software! Yay!
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				<h3 class="question-q">Is this app sending any sort of tracking/user-analytics events?</h3>
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					Nope. No tracking/analytics installed and not planning to. You can verify this <a href="https://github.com/akaalias/Streamline" target="_blank">here</a>.
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				<h3 class="question-q">Does this app send my text into the cloud for analysis?</h3>
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					Nope. All writing and saving is done locally. In fact, the app is fully functional, even without internet access. You could be offline and still write and save.
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				<h3 class="question-q">Are you suggesting that I should use Streamline <b>instead</b> of Obsidian or my pen-and-paper notebook?</h3>
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					Not at all. I use Streamline usually in the morning <i>before</i> I open Obsidian.
					I also use it alongside <a href="https://ia.net/writer" target="_blank">iA Writer</a> and <a href="https://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/" target="_blank">Emacs</a>, too. So, think <i>"and" not "or"</i>.
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				<h3 class="question-q">Why is this a native app and not an Obsidian plugin?</h3>
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					Great question! I tried that.
					Obsidian simply is too distracting for me to get lost in a rabbithole
					(I think that's one of its biggest strengths actually, just not for stream-of-consciousness writing).
					Having a stand-alone app helps me immerse myself.
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				<h3 class="question-q">How do I configure auto-complete to find my Markdown notes?</h3>
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					To configure the source of your auto-complete search, please use the application's menu:
					<i>"Streamline → Settings → Select Vault"</i>.
					This will create an in-memory cache of all markdown file names in the directory you chose.
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				<h3 class="question-q">I write my notes in Markdown but don't use Obsidian. Can I still use Streamline?</h3>
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					Yes! You can use any folder with Markdown notes, not just Obsidian!
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				<h3 class="question-q">I use Notion, not Obsidian. Can I use it still?</h3>
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					Yes! There is a small hack to get auto-complete working that I would like to get your feedback on.
					<a href="https://calendly.com/alexis-rondeau/lets-talk">Ping me and I'll show you!</a>
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				<h3 class="question-q">Is this yet another mIniMaLiSt tExt eDiTor?</h3>
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					No. And I know exactly what you mean.
					Markdown editing is <a href="https://ia.net/writer" target="_blank">a solved problem</a>.
					Yes, I do feel proud that it came out so <a href="https://gestalten.com/products/less-but-better" target="_blank">stripped-down</a>,
					but my goal is to <a href="http://www.secretsofstory.com/2012/11/storytellers-rulebook-164-ideas-are.html" target="_blank">get smarter</a>, not look smart.
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				<h3 class="question-q">What is the app "made" of?</h3>
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					It’s <a href="https://github.com/akaalias/Streamline" target="_blank">written</a> in Swift and Objective-C.
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				<h3 class="question-q">If it's soOoO cOoL, then WHY ON EARTH are you giving it away?</h3>
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					It's a personal project that I built for myself. It solves a real pain-point with Obsidian that I repeatedly noticed in my life. If you experience the struggle, I hope it helps you as well as it has helped me!
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			<p><b>PS:</b> If you have a question, please <a href="https://calendly.com/alexis-rondeau/lets-talk">let me know!</a></p>
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					<p class="editable">It's a perfect storm for me. Streamline has made me a bolder, more creative writer.
						Free from distractions, I write from my heart and link to my Obsidian notes.</p>
					<p class="editable author">Alexis Rondeau – Maker of Streamline</p>
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