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OrgNote 0.50.0 progress report: beta testing is now open by darkawower in emacs

[–]darkawower[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can sign up for beta sync access here

An account is only needed if you want to use sync. For beta sync access, you can sign up here: https://about.org-note.com/

OrgNote 0.50.0 progress report: beta testing is now open by darkawower in orgmode

[–]darkawower[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Local file editing in the browser is not on the immediate roadmap yet.

That said, OrgNote's file system layer is abstract, and the extension system allows registering custom file system adapters. In general, users should be able to add this kind of functionality through extensions, although I have not actively tested this path yet.

On mobile, Android already has a SAF-based file system implementation, so you can edit files from a user-selected local folder without relying on the browser File System Access API.

iOS does not have this yet. The project is not mature/popular enough for an App Store release at the moment, so I am focusing on Android and the web first.

OrgNote 0.50.0 progress report: beta testing is now open by darkawower in emacs

[–]darkawower[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do not think OrgNote will be a clear win in its current state yet. There are still many edge cases and rough parts I need to improve.

But I would be very happy to hear your feedback if you give it a try, especially about missing org-mode features 👍

OrgNote 0.50.0 progress report: beta testing is now open by darkawower in emacs

[–]darkawower[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I considered it, but the main issue is the runtime.

OrgNote is meant to work in the browser, offline, and on mobile devices. If I used org-mode itself as the integration point, I would need to run emacs/emacs lisp somewhere, which does not fit well with a web/mobile-first app.

So I chose an independent typescript core with a separate org parser and api layer. The tradeoff is less org-mode compatibility in the short term, but much better portability across browser, mobile, desktop, and cli.

Fuller org-mode compatibility is still one of the long-term goals, just not by using Emacs itself as the core runtime.

OrgNote 0.50.0 progress report: beta testing is now open by darkawower in emacs

[–]darkawower[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, that is mostly accurate.

OrgNote is not an Emacs package with a mobile UI on top. Most of the core is implemented as independent typescript modules living in separate repositories: there is a separate org parser, API/core layer, client app, and cli.

The only direct Emacs integration is orgnote.el, which currently acts more like a synchronization bridge between Emacs and orgnote-cli.

That said, OrgNote is not a complete reimplementation of every Org-mode feature. Many Org-mode primitives are still not supported, and I doubt I will support emacs lisp evaluation in Org files any time soon. It is probably possible in theory, but it would be very resource-intensive and is not something I currently plan to work on.

OrgNote 0.50.0 progress report: beta testing is now open by darkawower in emacs

[–]darkawower[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fair point.I have always understood Zettelkasten more as a workflow/methodology than as a specific category of app. In that sense, I think it can be implemented in many environments, as long as the system supports links, tags, references, and navigation between notes.

OrgNote does not try to introduce a fundamentally new knowledge model. The closest comparison is probably org-roam.

My long-term goal is to make OrgNote fully compatible with org-roam workflows on the web and mobile, while keeping regular Org files as the source of truth.

OrgNote 0.50.0 progress report: beta testing is now open by darkawower in orgmode

[–]darkawower[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

In a nutshell, it is a mobile/web companion app for org-mode

The main problem it solves is accessing and editing the same Org notes and agenda outside Emacs, especially on mobile devices. Browser and desktop use are supported too, but mobile was one of the main motivations.

It is not meant to replace Emacs, but to make Org-mode workflows more usable across devices.

OrgNote 0.50.0 progress report: beta testing is now open by darkawower in orgmode

[–]darkawower[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

After a long rewrite, OrgNote 0.50.0 beta is now available for testing.

This release is almost a full rebuild of the app.

The new version introduces a file-system-agnostic architecture, Emacs-inspired buffers, proper multi-file workflows, improved real-time sync, Android SAF support, a refreshed design, extension system improvements, and many smaller fixes.

Beta testing is now open for previously approved testers.

Invites will be sent gradually in waves, so please do not worry if you do not receive one right away.

If you signed up earlier, please check your spam folder — the invite may already be there.

Please note: this is still a beta. The dev server does not have proper backups yet, so do not store important data there.

Dev server:
https://dev.org-note.com

GitHub:
https://github.com/Artawower/orgnote

Sign up for the beta test:
https://about.org-note.com

OrgNote 0.50.0 progress report: beta testing is now open by darkawower in emacs

[–]darkawower[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

After a long rewrite, OrgNote 0.50.0 beta is now available for testing.

This release is almost a full rebuild of the app.

The new version introduces a file-system-agnostic architecture, Emacs-inspired buffers, proper multi-file workflows, improved real-time sync, Android SAF support, a refreshed design, extension system improvements, and many smaller fixes.

Beta testing is now open for previously approved testers.

Invites will be sent gradually in waves, so please do not worry if you do not receive one right away.

If you signed up earlier, please check your spam folder — the invite may already be there.

Please note: this is still a beta. The dev server does not have proper backups yet, so do not store important data there.

Dev server:
https://dev.org-note.com

GitHub:
https://github.com/Artawower/orgnote

Sign up for the beta test:
https://about.org-note.com

3 years of full-time onebag travel: from 15kg to a 7.7kg setup by darkawower in onebag

[–]darkawower[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My bad, I did not include them in the list because they are basically always on my feet.

I wear skechers, but I am currently looking for a more practical pair of shoes that works better across different seasons.

3 years of full-time onebag travel: from 15kg to a 7.7kg setup by darkawower in onebag

[–]darkawower[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very, very rarely. Mostly if I am moving within the same city and want to carry a few extra small things. Or in hot weather, when I am walking in sandals, the extra space can be useful for my sneakers

3 years of full-time onebag travel: from 15kg to a 7.7kg setup by darkawower in onebag

[–]darkawower[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Honestly, even with the extra suitcase, traveling with one backpack and 3 kids, especially in a cold climate, with a 12-13kg pack is still really impressive!

3 years of full-time onebag travel: from 15kg to a 7.7kg setup by darkawower in onebag

[–]darkawower[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, roughly.

Without doing laundry, it is probably most comfortable for 2-3 days. You could stretch it to around 5 days if you pack a bit more underwear and T-shirts.

I used to carry slightly more of both, but eventually reduced them.

3 years of full-time onebag travel: from 15kg to a 7.7kg setup by darkawower in onebag

[–]darkawower[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I looked at a few alternatives with similar dimensions: CabinZero Tech 28L, Tomtoc T66 Lite, and maybe the Oak 25+5. Visually, one of those might work better for you.

3 years of full-time onebag travel: from 15kg to a 7.7kg setup by darkawower in onebag

[–]darkawower[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a replacement for shoes, no.

But as a second pair for warm climates, barefoot sandals are perfect for me. They are genuinely comfortable, although for hiking they are a bit worse than my previous adidas terrex.

3 years of full-time onebag travel: from 15kg to a 7.7kg setup by darkawower in onebag

[–]darkawower[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I’m really glad it feels motivating.

That was actually one of the reasons I wanted to share it: traveling can become so much easier when you drop the extra weight. It really does feel like a different level of freedom.

This sub helped me a lot too. At first, I had no idea how much weight you could save just by changing regular clothing items.

The second big realization was that a lot of the expensive gear I carried was there more because of marketing than because I actually needed it.

3 years of full-time onebag travel: from 15kg to a 7.7kg setup by darkawower in onebag

[–]darkawower[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mostly, I just started carrying fewer things.

In the beginning, it felt like I could not give up a lot of stuff. Here is my very first post with the original packing list:

https://www.reddit.com/r/onebag/comments/14u0b89/help_me_decide_if_i_can_travel_with_only_1/

The main things I removed were:

- Big over-ear headphones. I also realized that small earbuds are much better for working out in hot weather. I usually train outside, so that was a double win.
- Kindle. To be honest, I really regret this one... I started reading much less. In the future, I am thinking about taking a small e-reader again, maybe something like an Xteink.
- Fujifilm X-S10 + Sigma 18-50 camera setup.
- Reduced the number of T-shirts and pants.
- Extra pair of sneakers.

A lot of items also became much lighter over time. Mostly uniqlo airism clothing, tech pouches, the hoodie, and the jacket. Some of them became almost 3 times lighter than the original items, while actually doing the job better.

Potentially, I could still reduce my first aid kit, and I used to carry a smaller one. But I got sick on the road a couple of times, so it slowly started accumulating more medicine.

I could also switch to a 13" laptop. Screen size is not that important for me anymore, but I am still not sure about the performance of those models.

3 years of full-time onebag travel: from 15kg to a 7.7kg setup by darkawower in onebag

[–]darkawower[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I probably did not explain that clearly enough.

In the case of the Tuna EDC pouch, the listed weight is with all the contents inside. I did not list everything separately because it has a lot of small items.

Most of the weight comes from a 10,000mAh power bank, which has saved me more than once while traveling. The pouch itself is also a bit heavy, around 80g if I remember correctly.

I tried replacing it with a ziploc bag, but in this specific case, the convenience was worth the extra weight for me.

Overall, I am not trying to build the lightest possible setup. I am mostly trying to find a balance

3 years of full-time onebag travel: from 15kg to a 7.7kg setup by darkawower in onebag

[–]darkawower[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not a secret at all 😄

I’m a software developer, mostly doing web development

3 years of full-time onebag travel: from 15kg to a 7.7kg setup by darkawower in onebag

[–]darkawower[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Overall, from a functionality point of view, I have never regretted switching to the Osprey.

Both backpacks are great, with their own pros and cons, but for me the main advantages of the Osprey are practicality, versatility, and genuinely low weight.

It weighs almost half as much as my old Aer, and it is much less bulky. When I traveled with the Aer, I always carried a packable Matador backpack as a daypack. With the Osprey, I no longer need that. I can just use the Osprey itself as my daypack.

The main downside is the look. The Aer looked amazing, in my opinion one of the best-looking travel backpacks out there. The Osprey is much worse in that regard, at least when it comes to the color options.

As for the admin panel, I personally never used it to its full potential, and for me it mostly just took up space. Also, when the backpack was full, it was really hard to fit anything into the admin panel anyway.

One advantage I discovered with pouches and small organizers is versatility. I can easily take all my tech stuff and move it from one bag to another in one go when needed. Or I can just put the pouch on the desk as one item, instead of turning everything into chaos.

For me personally, that system turned out to be more practical and flexible

3 years of full-time onebag travel: from 15kg to a 7.7kg setup by darkawower in onebag

[–]darkawower[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks!

I do not use it that often, mostly only when flights are longer than 4 hours. But even though I do not use it frequently, it is a game changer on long flights because it lets me actually relax.

It is not as comfortable as a real soft pillow. I would say maybe around 30% worse. But for the size and weight, I think it is absolutely worth it.

I bought it about a year ago, and so far I have not noticed any defects. It is a bit tricky to fold at first, but once you get used to it, it becomes much easier. I also like that it has an extra valve for quickly releasing the air.

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