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Wiki Links

Wiki links are the heart of connected note-taking. They let you create relationships between notes using a simple [[Note Name]] syntax.

Section titled “Creating Wiki Links”

Basic Syntax

Section titled “Basic Syntax”

Type two opening brackets, the note name, and two closing brackets:

Check out my [[Meeting Notes]] from yesterday.

This creates a clickable link to the note named “Meeting Notes”.

Autocomplete

Section titled “Autocomplete”

When you type [[, Sidvy shows suggestions:

  1. Type [[
  2. Start typing the note name
  3. Matching notes appear in a dropdown
  4. Press Tab or Enter to select
  5. Or keep typing and close with ]]

Linking to Non-Existent Notes

Section titled “Linking to Non-Existent Notes”

You can link to notes that don’t exist yet:

I should write about [[Future Topic]]

The link appears differently (often dimmed or with a different style) to indicate the note doesn’t exist. Clicking it will create the note.

Section titled “Following Links”

Click any wiki link to open that note. The note opens in the current tab, replacing what you were viewing.

To open in a new tab, hold Cmd/Ctrl while clicking.

Section titled “Backlinks”

One of the most powerful features: Sidvy automatically tracks which notes link to the current note.

Section titled “Viewing Backlinks”

Open the right sidebar panel to see:

  • Linked Notes - Notes this note links to
  • Backlinks - Notes that link to this note
Section titled “Why Backlinks Matter”

Backlinks help you:

  • Discover unexpected connections
  • Find where a topic is mentioned
  • Build a web of related content
  • Never lose context
Section titled “Link Behavior”

Case Sensitivity

Section titled “Case Sensitivity”

Wiki links are case-insensitive for matching:

  • [[meeting notes]] links to “Meeting Notes”
  • [[MEETING NOTES]] also links to “Meeting Notes”

Exact Matching

Section titled “Exact Matching”

The link text must match a note name exactly (ignoring case). Partial matches don’t create links.

Workspace Scope

Section titled “Workspace Scope”

Wiki links only work within the same workspace. You cannot link to notes in other workspaces.

Renaming Linked Notes

Section titled “Renaming Linked Notes”

When you rename a note, Sidvy does not automatically update wiki links pointing to it. You’ll need to update them manually.

Best Practices

Section titled “Best Practices”

Use Descriptive Names

Section titled “Use Descriptive Names”

Since links use the exact note name, descriptive names make links more meaningful:

// Less clear
See [[Notes]] for details.


// More clear
See [[Project Alpha Design Decisions]] for details.
Section titled “Link Liberally”

Don’t be shy about creating links. The more connections, the more useful your note graph becomes.

Section titled “Check Backlinks Regularly”

When editing a note, glance at its backlinks. You might find:

  • Related context you forgot about
  • Notes that need updating
  • Patterns in your thinking

Create Hub Notes

Section titled “Create Hub Notes”

Some notes work well as “hubs” that link to many related notes:

# Project Alpha


## Planning
- [[Project Alpha Requirements]]
- [[Project Alpha Timeline]]
- [[Project Alpha Budget]]


## Meetings
- [[Project Alpha Kickoff]]
- [[Project Alpha Weekly 2024-01-15]]