Calendar Types¶
Choose Your Source Model Fast
Use this page to choose a source based on editability, sync model, and operational complexity. Start with one source that matches your immediate workflow, then add others only when needed.
Decision Matrix¶
| Need | Start Here | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Editable markdown-backed events | Full Note Calendar | Best for rich event metadata and file-level control |
| Compact planning in daily notes | Daily Note Calendar | Fast, lightweight, and daily-note-native |
| External calendar sync | Google Calendar, Outlook Calendar, CalDAV, ICS | Connect existing external schedules |
| Tasks as schedulable blocks | Tasks Plugin Integration | Pull tasks into calendar planning flow |
| Read-only table/bases source | Obsidian Bases Calendar | Display data-oriented calendar views |
| Tasks from TaskNotes | TaskNotes Integration | Sync scheduled tasks from the TaskNotes plugin |
Source Directory¶
Local editable: Full Note, Daily Note
Remote/external: ICS, CalDAV, Google, Outlook
Integrations: Tasks, TaskNotes, Bases, ActivityWatch
Related Sections¶
Compact index: Full Note · Daily Note · ICS · CalDAV · Google · Outlook · Tasks · TaskNotes · Bases · ActivityWatch · Architecture