OB Lite
Sound familiar, Obsidian users?
You just want to open one note on your phone.
"I'd like to check Obsidian on my phone, but the setup looks complicated."
"The mobile git plugin conflicts again. I'll just fix it on my desktop later."
"Reading Markdown in GitHub's mobile UI is not it."
With OB Lite, it takes seconds.
Tap the icon and your vault is there. Read, edit, save — the commit happens behind the scenes. No clone, no merge, no waiting.
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Three ways to open your vault on your phone.
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| OB Lite | Obsidian Sync (official) | obsidian-git plugin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ¥980 / $6.99, one-time7-day free trial — reading & editing stay free forever | From $4 / month | Free |
| Setup on your phone | Open in your browser, sign in with GitHub | Sign in to the official app | Git config on mobile — fiddly and error-prone |
| Merge conflicts | Save = one commit, checked against the remote first | Handled automatically | Common on mobile, fixed by hand |
| Runs on | Any browser (PWA) — nothing to install from a store | Official mobile app | Official mobile app + plugin |
| A good fit if you want | Your notes on GitHub, with zero setup on the phone | End-to-end encryption and official support | Full control, and you enjoy tinkering |
OB Lite is a PWA — an app built on browser technology. It installs to your home screen straight from the web with no app store, updates itself automatically, and keeps offline drafts. Your notes stay only in your GitHub repository and on your device. Prices are public information as of August 2026.
How it works
Three steps, ready today
1Connect GitHub
Sign in with the GitHub App. Access is limited to the one repository you choose, with short-lived tokens kept on your device.
2Browse and edit
Markdown preview with wikilinks, outline navigation, search, and offline drafts.
3Save = commit
Every save becomes a git commit. Your desktop Obsidian picks it up on the next pull — no separate sync layer.
Vault not on GitHub yet?
You can move it there in about 10 minutes on your desktop — no command line needed. Version history and backup come with it, for free.
Features
Everything you need, right here.
Obsidian, in the palm of your hand
Browse folders, search, and jump back to yesterday's note in a heartbeat.
- Full file search
- Recent notes
- Bookmarks
Reads like your desktop
The rendering you're used to, on a smaller screen.
- Tap wikilinks to jump between notes
- Outline drawer for long notes
- Dataview tables and private-repo images
Written, saved, committed
Capture the thought and hit save — that's a git commit.
- Editor with formatting toolbar
- Offline drafts that sync later
- Save = git commit, automatically
Install guide
No app store needed — installed in 30 seconds
OB Lite is a web app (PWA). Instead of downloading it from a store, you add it to your home screen from the browser — after that, it opens and works just like a regular app.
iPhone / iPad (Safari)
- Open ob-lite.app in Safari
- Tap the Share button
- Choose "Add to Home Screen"
Android (Chrome)
- Open ob-lite.app in Chrome
- Tap the menu in the top right
- Choose "Install app"
That's it — launch it from the icon on your home screen. No App Store or Google Play account required, and updates arrive automatically.
Pricing
One price. Just $6.99.
Every new account starts with a 7-day trial of everything — no card required. Reading and editing your notes stays free forever.
Free
¥0
- Read your whole vault
- Edit existing notes
- Search, recents, offline drafts
- 10 new notes per month
- 3 bookmarks
Pro
¥980 / $6.99 one-time
- Unlimited new notes
- Rename, move, delete
- Wikilink jump & outline
- Image upload, Dataview
- All themes, unlimited bookmarks
FAQ
Questions, answered
I've never used GitHub — can I still use OB Lite?
Yes. You create a free GitHub account and put your vault in a private repository — about 10 minutes on your desktop, no command line required. Our step-by-step guide walks you through it, and from then on your vault is versioned and backed up too.
Is this an official Obsidian app?
No. OB Lite is an independent app, not affiliated with or endorsed by Obsidian (Dynalist Inc.). It works with Markdown vaults in the Obsidian-compatible format.
Where are my notes stored?
In your GitHub repository and on your device — nowhere else. Our server never receives or stores your note content, and there are no analytics or trackers.
What permissions does it need?
Sign-in uses a GitHub App scoped to the single repository you pick. Tokens expire after 8 hours and live only on your device. A personal access token can be used instead if you prefer.
How do I install it?
OB Lite is a web app (PWA). On Android, open it in Chrome and choose "Install app". On iPhone, open it in Safari and choose "Add to Home Screen".
Can I get a refund?
Due to the nature of digital goods, purchases are non-refundable — but if a serious defect stops you from using OB Lite, contact us and we'll make it right. Try everything free for 7 days before you decide.
OB Lite