Self-Hosting Obsidian Sync with CouchDB and Tailscale
I wanted my Obsidian notes to sync across my Mac, iPhone, and other devices without paying for Obsidian Sync or trusting a third-party cloud. Here’s how I set it up using Docker, CouchDB, and Tailscale — all running on my own Mac. Why Not Just Use iCloud? iCloud is the obvious choice if you’re on Apple devices — it’s already there, requires zero setup, and works with Obsidian out of the box. But it has some real downsides that pushed me toward self-hosting. ...