Neovim Zettelkasten Workflow
How I Process AI Study Notes
Today, I want to share my process of taking notes on AI concepts using the Zettelkasten method in Neovim. Whether you're a note-taking enthusiast or just curious about how to process complex information effectively, I think you'll find some valuable insights here.
My Custom CLI: Making Note Creation Seamless
I've built my own CLI tool (you can find it on my GitHub as "zettelkasten-cli") that integrates perfectly with my workflow.
Here's what it does:
- `zk day` command creates daily notes
- `zk new` generates new notes with proper formatting
- Automatically links new notes in my daily notes for tracking
- Seamlessly integrates with Neovim
While this tool is quite bespoke to my needs, it demonstrates how you can tailor your tools to match your workflow perfectly.
My Note-Taking Principles
Here are some key principles I follow:
1. Write in Your Own Words
- I never just copy-paste
- Each note reflects my understanding
- Helps identify knowledge gaps
2. Verify Understanding
- I use Claude to fact-check my notes
- Especially important as a content creator
- Helps refine my understanding
3. Create Meaningful Links
- Connect related concepts
- Build a web of knowledge
- Makes navigation natural
Tools in My Stack
- Neovim for text editing
- Custom CLI for note management
- Obsidian for visualization
- Git for version control
- Claude for fact-checking
Looking Ahead
In my next video, I'll be creating a mind map of these AI concepts using Excalidraw, showing how visual representations can enhance our understanding of complex topics.
PS - I offer note-taking courses and workshops in my FREE community.