# [[How to get started with Obsidian in 2022 - from scratch]] Obsidian is a free note-taking app that has recently exploded in popularity. In this video, I show you the basics of getting started with Obsidian: how to install Obsidian, my recommended plugins, and a beginner's workflow for using Obsidian without needing to know everything it does. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OUrOfIqvGS4" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>