Notelit is a daily notes app with bidirectional backlinks ([[wikilinks]]), a visual knowledge graph, AI chat, Google Calendar integration, a books tracker, and web snapshots. It works entirely in your browser — no installation required.

Is Notelit like Obsidian?

Notelit offers similar features to Obsidian — backlinks, a knowledge graph, and daily notes — but runs entirely in the browser without installation. It also adds AI chat, Google Calendar sync, a books tracker, and web snapshots that Obsidian doesn't have built in.

How much does Notelit cost?

Notelit Pro costs €5.99 per month, billed monthly. You can cancel anytime. A 3-day free trial is included — no credit card required.

How long is the free trial?

Notelit's free trial lasts 3 days and gives you full access to all Pro features. No credit card is required to start.

What are backlinks in Notelit?

Backlinks in Notelit are bidirectional connections between notes. Type [[Page Name]] in any bullet and Notelit automatically links both pages. Every page has a backlinks panel showing all notes that reference it. All connections are visualised in the interactive knowledge graph.

Does Notelit work offline?

Yes. Notelit caches your notes locally with IndexedDB. You can read and write notes offline and they sync automatically when you reconnect.

Can I track my reading in Notelit?

Yes. Notelit has a built-in books library and reading tracker. Add books, take chapter notes, mark your reading status, and link books to your daily journal with [[wikilinks]].

What is the Web Snapshots feature?

When you paste a URL into any Notelit bullet, it automatically fetches the page title, a full screenshot, and the favicon. All saved URLs appear in the Snapshots gallery — a searchable, visual bookmark manager built into your notes.

Is my data private in Notelit?

Yes. Notelit uses end-to-end encryption and never sells or shares your data. Your notes are never used to train AI models.

Does Notelit sync with Google Calendar?

Yes. Connect your Google Calendar with one click and your events appear in the daily notes panel for each day. Notelit only reads your calendar — nothing is written back.

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How to Build a Second Brain: The Step-by-Step System for 2026

A second brain is a trusted digital system where your ideas, insights, and knowledge live and grow — outside your head. Here's the CODE framework, which tools actually work, and why most people abandon their second brain in month two.

The CODE framework — Capture, Organise, Distil, Express — gives you a repeatable process for building knowledge that compounds. Capture everything interesting into one inbox. Organise by project and area rather than topic. Distil the most important insights with highlights. Express by creating outputs that test and refine your thinking.

The tool you choose matters less than the habit. Daily notes with backlinks handle Capture and Organise automatically — you write, links form, and your knowledge graph grows without manual filing. AI handles Distil by surfacing patterns and summaries from your writing history. The people who succeed with a second brain pick a simple tool and write in it every day.

Key features for your second brain

Notelit provides all the building blocks: backlinks for automatic connections, AI for distillation, books tracker for your reading, web snapshots for research, and calendar integration to connect your schedule. Start free — no credit card needed.

How to Build a Second Brain: The Step-by-Step System for 2026

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