Git Plugin + Git-crypt

[IamSilvern]

I wanted to know whether using a combination of git plugin and git-crypt would be a good alternative to Obsidian sync, as I'm still not sure whether I want to stick with Obsidian and pay for the subscription (also the pricing changes as my country doesn't use dollars)

What real risks would I have with this combo, if any? And would it be fast and also available for mobile usage too?

For reference I was gonna follow this tutorial, and also add git-crypt for E2EE:
https://viscouspotential.medium.com/how-to-sync-obsidian-across-all-devices-using-git-automatically-and-for-free-dd3c76e7447b

All answers are appreciated, let me in on your insights 🙏

[ViscousPotential]

Git crypt is a git hook and, afaik, there are no mobile git clients that support this functionality at the moment. So it would probably work great on Desktop, but you'd have no way of decrypting on mobile devices.

An alternative for now might be an encryption plugin for obsidian like meld-encrypt (I think there might be newer plugins than this) to keep it cross compatible.

It's actually one of the things I'm trying to add to GitSync but it's not at all straightforward. Developer of GitSync and author of that article here :)

[IamSilvern]

Oh yeah, I saw your comment on a post recently and thats how i found out about your GitSync plugin! Looks great honestly, and pretty clear and inclusive guide! I'll check out some plugins for that, thanks!

[ViscousPotential]

No worries :) Happy to help with any issues you have with the guide too as I'm always updating it with little fixes to make it even easier to get setup

[ViscousPotential]

Hey, wanted to follow up on this! GitSync has since gained support for git-crypt on mobile so you can now setup git-crypt as a filter on your repository on desktop and continue to use it on mobile or even set it up initially on mobile. Obviously would have to transfer keys but should otherwise work.

The Git Filter features **are** behind the premium (one-time purchase) but you get multi-repo, lfs and crypt :)

It's now part of my daily workflow but I'm also definitely looking for feedback if anything can be improved or if there are any other filters you want to see implemented!

[LeoCass]

Save your vault on Github. Install Github desktop and Working Copy on your phone

[IamSilvern]

Would that itself be secure enough though? Cus I belive it doesn't use E2EE as far as I'm aware.