Add Obsidian installer - Knowledge management tool#5
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This installer sets up Obsidian, a powerful knowledge base that works on local Markdown files. Features: - Multiple installation formats (AppImage, Deb, Snap) - Auto-detection of latest version from GitHub releases - Version specification support (--version flag) - Flexible format selection (--format flag) - Configuration backup - Desktop entry integration - ShellCheck compliance Options: - --version: Specify version to install (default: latest) - --format: Choose format: appimage, deb, snap (default: appimage) - --non-interactive: Skip prompts Uses official Obsidian releases from GitHub.
Installs Obsidian as AppImage with proper desktop integration. Uses the hardcoded AppImage URL: https://github.com/obsidianmd/obsidian-releases/releases/download/v1.11.7/Obsidian-1.11.7.AppImage Features: - AppImage installation (119MB for v1.11.7) - Desktop entry creation for applications menu - Symlink at /usr/local/bin/obsidian for terminal access - Configuration backup before modifications - Non-interactive mode support (--non-interactive) - Follows all project standards (metadata, strict mode, ShellCheck) Reference: https://obsidian.md/
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This PR adds a comprehensive installer for Obsidian, a powerful knowledge base that works on local Markdown files.
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installers/setup_obsidian.sh(265 lines)This installer follows all project standards and provides a robust installation experience for Obsidian users.