This article explores practical ways to sync files between a VPS and local devices for note-taking with Obsidian. Starting from the limitations of Nextcloud WebDAV, it compares WebDAV, MinIO, rsync, and Syncthing to find a solution that best fits a personal knowledge workflow.

Part I — WebDAV, MinIO, rsync, or Syncthing for VPS File Sync

By leveraging Git's sparse-checkout (in non-cone mode), submodules, and Obsidian Git integration, we can build a streamlined and efficient knowledge management workflow. This setup not only reduces unnecessary clutter in local environments but also ensures version-controlled, automated, and scalable updates across platforms like GitHub and Vercel. Whether managing historical knowledge, creating new content, or organizing workspaces, this approach provides a solid foundation for maintaining a clean and productive knowledge ecosystem.


[DevTools] Modular Knowledge Management with Git Sparse-Checkout and Obsidian Git Integration

This is a powerful declaration of personal and generational awakening. The author reflects on a broken economic and social system, rejecting outdated paths to success and inherited emotional burdens. Instead, they choose intentional living — prioritizing resilience, self-investment, and sovereignty. It’s a call to reclaim agency, pursue clarity and competence, and consciously author a life of freedom and purpose.

On the Burden of a Generation and the Pursuit of Self-Liberation

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少年辛苦终身事，莫向光阴惰寸功。

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