# Latest **URL:** https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/latest.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Need some help flattening multiple layers, but also keeping things easy to find](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/need-some-help-flattening-multiple-layers-but-also-keeping-things-easy-to-find/2938)
**Author:** [@Angela](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/u/Angela)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2026, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/need-some-help-flattening-multiple-layers-but-also-keeping-things-easy-to-find/2938 "2026-06-28T22:20:36Z")
I’m not sure the idea of “take your time with it” was meant to this extend… but here we are! I started laying out my system at the end of March. I made great strides in the area 10-19 Personal and administration and tha… --- ## [Blog posts for June 2026](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/blog-posts-for-june-2026/2933)
**Author:** [@johnnydecimal](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/u/johnnydecimal)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 12:47am UTC](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/blog-posts-for-june-2026/2933 "2026-06-24T00:47:03Z")
--- ## [Manage an Index in Obsidian with Stashpad](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/manage-an-index-in-obsidian-with-stashpad/2929)
**Author:** [@appendix](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/u/appendix)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2026, 9:19pm UTC](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/manage-an-index-in-obsidian-with-stashpad/2929 "2026-06-21T21:19:03Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve built an Obsidian plugin that brings a Stashpad-style nested-outliner experience to managing your JDex. It lets you capture notes like chat messages — frictionless, auto-timestamped — while still letti… --- ## [Towards a Pastor's Parish System (PPS)](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/towards-a-pastors-parish-system-pps/2934)
**Author:** [@gfhill](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/u/gfhill)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2026, 2:20am UTC](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/towards-a-pastors-parish-system-pps/2934 "2026-06-21T02:20:36Z")
This is an initial attempt to create a Johnny Decimal system for pastors managing parish-related resources and references. While developed for my own use as a Roman Catholic priest, it may be adaptable for clergy in othe… --- ## [JD for structure, OKF for content](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/jd-for-structure-okf-for-content/2935)
**Author:** [@fender](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/u/fender)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 12:38am UTC](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/jd-for-structure-okf-for-content/2935 "2026-06-19T00:38:39Z")
(Way down the rabbithole of RAG, knowledge graphs, embedding - I get this pop-up in one of my feeds with this article). Google Cloud recently proposed this - OKF ( Open Knowledge Format) As I’m learning more about AI (… --- ## [AI Agents and JD](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/ai-agents-and-jd/2882)
**Author:** [@fender](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/u/fender)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2026, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/ai-agents-and-jd/2882 "2026-05-31T15:22:06Z")
Hey all, Plans So - I’m planning on spending Easter on trying to let an AI agent live “close to home” - with access to files and certain freedom to operate on it’s own. There’s a hype right now with Openclaw, but … --- ## [Announcing the SBS annual maintenance calendar](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/announcing-the-sbs-annual-maintenance-calendar/2930)
**Author:** [@johnnydecimal](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/u/johnnydecimal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 6:22am UTC](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/announcing-the-sbs-annual-maintenance-calendar/2930 "2026-05-29T06:22:53Z")
--- ## [Blog posts for May 2026](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/blog-posts-for-may-2026/2925)
**Author:** [@johnnydecimal](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/u/johnnydecimal)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 2:44am UTC](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/blog-posts-for-may-2026/2925 "2026-05-26T02:44:46Z")
--- ## [New JDU miniseries: 'Online security essentials'](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/new-jdu-miniseries-online-security-essentials/2928)
**Author:** [@johnnydecimal](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/u/johnnydecimal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 8:55am UTC](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/new-jdu-miniseries-online-security-essentials/2928 "2026-05-22T08:55:39Z")
We added the first episodes in another new JDU miniseries: Online security essentials. We’ve been wanting to do this one for a while. This is the basics of staying safe online, and is something we hope you can send to y… --- ## [JDex & Maps of Content (MOCs): A Flexible Alternative to Header IDs](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/jdex-maps-of-content-mocs-a-flexible-alternative-to-header-ids/2921)
**Author:** [@ontologist](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/u/ontologist)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 2:06am UTC](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/jdex-maps-of-content-mocs-a-flexible-alternative-to-header-ids/2921 "2026-05-22T02:06:22Z")
TL;DR Header IDs solve a real problem: they group similar things together inside of categories. But they also encode another layer of hierarchy into the ID space, which can design you into a corner if the system keeps … --- ## [‘Megablog’ (title TBC)](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/megablog-title-tbc/2926)
**Author:** [@johnnydecimal](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/u/johnnydecimal)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 1:56pm UTC](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/megablog-title-tbc/2926 "2026-05-20T13:56:51Z")
This will be a miniseries so I’ll give it its own thread. Keywords for search: 0198 --- ## [SBS for Non-Profits](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/sbs-for-non-profits/2908)
**Author:** [@AnAvocadoKing](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/u/AnAvocadoKing)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 6:58am UTC](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/sbs-for-non-profits/2908 "2026-05-12T06:58:58Z")
Has anyone used the SBS to organize and run a non-profit? I imagine the only things that might not carry over between a for-profit and non-profit venture of the same sort would be some legal stuff and financial reporting… --- ## [Any other emacs/org-mode nerds here?](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/any-other-emacs-org-mode-nerds-here/2816)
**Author:** [@petrichor](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/u/petrichor)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2026, 11:30pm UTC](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/any-other-emacs-org-mode-nerds-here/2816 "2026-05-10T23:30:03Z")
I’m setting up my life admin and small business systems in parallel, and since I already use emacs and org-roam for my notes it made sense to use that for a jdex too. So far I have: Converted the markdown JDex files fr… --- ## [Obsidian JDex properties & workflow](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/obsidian-jdex-properties-workflow/2865)
**Author:** [@jen](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/u/jen)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2026, 2:02pm UTC](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/obsidian-jdex-properties-workflow/2865 "2026-05-10T14:02:34Z")
I’m revisiting my JD system. I “half-assed” it last year, starting one way, pivoting in another direction, and am finally committed to finished the configuration to make it work. I had started with SBS then LAS - partia… --- ## [Tons of media - how to store?](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/tons-of-media-how-to-store/2923)
**Author:** [@noesgard](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/u/noesgard)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2026, 4:39am UTC](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/tons-of-media-how-to-store/2923 "2026-05-10T04:39:55Z")
I am a fairly active photographer (video and stills) and I figure I can store the files in the JDex according to content, but I would also like to have the overview of how much I have of media files - so what is the best… --- ## [A new website, and a focus on small business \[0193\]](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/a-new-website-and-a-focus-on-small-business-0193/2924)
**Author:** [@johnnydecimal](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/u/johnnydecimal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2026, 1:45am UTC](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/a-new-website-and-a-focus-on-small-business-0193/2924 "2026-05-10T01:45:32Z")
I won’t extract the text from this one: go and have a look! :upside\_down\_face: --- ## [Thoughts on my system, tag integration at the edges](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/thoughts-on-my-system-tag-integration-at-the-edges/2918)
**Author:** [@ghost\_box](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/u/ghost_box)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 3:44pm UTC](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/thoughts-on-my-system-tag-integration-at-the-edges/2918 "2026-04-30T15:44:31Z")
Hello! I wanted your opinions on my system and possible integrations for some edge cases. This is a system designed for personal use, not for projects or work (I do have a small section where I add work related content,… --- ## [Copyparty: a self-hosted file server to replace Obsidian?](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/copyparty-a-self-hosted-file-server-to-replace-obsidian/2915)
**Author:** [@torbengb](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/u/torbengb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 1:42pm UTC](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/copyparty-a-self-hosted-file-server-to-replace-obsidian/2915 "2026-04-23T13:42:34Z")
I posted about my tool use earlier (Workflowy and Paperless). Here’s another tool I have come to love, with a charmingly retro name. Copyparty is the one I use for browsing and editing my actual JDex file structure. Thi… --- ## [Do what you love for a job and ... you'll need communicating systems](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/do-what-you-love-for-a-job-and-youll-need-communicating-systems/2905)
**Author:** [@felix](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/u/felix)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 6:46am UTC](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/do-what-you-love-for-a-job-and-youll-need-communicating-systems/2905 "2026-04-22T06:46:06Z")
We recognise that these two (or more) systems are distinct and separate, and assign each of them a ‘system identifier’ before AC.ID. (from: 13.11 Multiple Systems) But what if the systems are not totally distinct? L… --- ## [Building a system: the "continuous" version](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/building-a-system-the-continuous-version/2906)
**Author:** [@petrichor](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/u/petrichor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 6:42am UTC](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/building-a-system-the-continuous-version/2906 "2026-04-20T06:42:48Z")
Ok, exactly as described in 22.08 in the workbook, I just started a big new thing (new job! :tada:). The advice there is fairly brief: "I recommend following this guide. But rather than it being one large process that … --- ## [JDex and multiple systems](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/jdex-and-multiple-systems/2876)
**Author:** [@afdx](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/u/afdx)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2026, 5:43am UTC](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/jdex-and-multiple-systems/2876 "2026-04-18T05:43:16Z")
It’s pretty clear to me from this blog post 22.00.0182 JDex deep-dive: data and storage options • Johnny.Decimal that, if you use Obsidian, one of the recommended ways to store the JDex is to put your vault inside 00.00 … --- ## [Blog post roundup: 22.00.0112, 22.00.0113, 22.00.0118](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/blog-post-roundup-22-00-0112-22-00-0113-22-00-0118/2592)
**Author:** [@johnnydecimal](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/u/johnnydecimal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 1:49am UTC](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/blog-post-roundup-22-00-0112-22-00-0113-22-00-0118/2592 "2026-04-14T01:49:55Z")
For those posts that haven’t already been mentioned in their own thread. --- ## [Newbie - missing a key piece - some help required](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/newbie-missing-a-key-piece-some-help-required/2904)
**Author:** [@PAL](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/u/PAL)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 4:12am UTC](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/newbie-missing-a-key-piece-some-help-required/2904 "2026-04-05T04:12:06Z")
Hi there, Newbie question - feel really dumb because I must be missing something fundamental here! I think by explaining the following situation I will demonstrate my understanding gap… I’m heading to Canberra in Apri… --- ## [Blog posts for March 2026](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/blog-posts-for-march-2026/2880)
**Author:** [@johnnydecimal](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/u/johnnydecimal)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 2:51am UTC](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/blog-posts-for-march-2026/2880 "2026-03-31T02:51:53Z")
I know it’s only February! But this will be the only one, so let’s squeeze it into next month. --- ## [One jdex file in Emacs org-mode](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/one-jdex-file-in-emacs-org-mode/2787)
**Author:** [@bbud](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/u/bbud)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2026, 10:26pm UTC](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/one-jdex-file-in-emacs-org-mode/2787 "2026-03-24T22:26:59Z")
Hello Community! I am about to setup my jdex and the file-system. I am leaning towards using one jdex file which captures the structure and the category IDs. I would like to know if anyone in the community has tried it … --- ## [Create new categories in life admin pack or whole new area?](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/create-new-categories-in-life-admin-pack-or-whole-new-area/2902)
**Author:** [@123.decimal](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/u/123.decimal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2026, 6:40pm UTC](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/create-new-categories-in-life-admin-pack-or-whole-new-area/2902 "2026-03-24T18:40:23Z")
Just bough the life admin pack (looks great). For me personally I have a lot of house projects and Auto projects going on. If I broke up 12, the where I live (house) and how I get around (cars) then I’d have to shift one… --- ## [Life Admin System and Childcare](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/life-admin-system-and-childcare/2889)
**Author:** [@MrBullshead](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/u/MrBullshead)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2026, 5:50pm UTC](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/life-admin-system-and-childcare/2889 "2026-03-24T17:50:12Z")
School holidays are coming up soon. My children don’t get tired of reminding me: The get more time off than I do. So here’s my question: Where do others put childcare in theirs system? I’m not talking about during schoo… --- ## [JDU / T&PM / Tasks: Scheduling and doing – support post](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/jdu-t-pm-tasks-scheduling-and-doing-support-post/2837)
**Author:** [@johnnydecimal](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/u/johnnydecimal)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2026, 9:45am UTC](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/jdu-t-pm-tasks-scheduling-and-doing-support-post/2837 "2026-03-24T09:45:47Z")
This is the discussion and support thread for: Johnny.Decimal University Task and Project Management Tasks: Scheduling and doing Post freely below! :slight\_smile: --- ## [Documenting my security practices \[22.00.0189\]](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/documenting-my-security-practices-22-00-0189/2901)
**Author:** [@johnnydecimal](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/u/johnnydecimal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2026, 4:41am UTC](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/documenting-my-security-practices-22-00-0189/2901 "2026-03-23T04:41:00Z")
Soon enough I’ll be releasing JDHQ v26 which will allow you – if you so choose – to store your own data. Think textual data: notes, the titles of IDs and categories, that sort of thing.\[1\] (I have no plans to build a fil… --- ## [Malware warning](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/malware-warning/2899)
**Author:** [@NotBernard65](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/u/NotBernard65)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2026, 12:15am UTC](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/t/malware-warning/2899 "2026-03-23T00:15:13Z")
Hiya, Newbie here, having just downloaded the LAS, using Bear on Mac. Getting a potential malware warning. Am sure it’s a false positive, but interested to know if this is expected. [Previous page](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/latest.md) [Next page](https://forum.johnnydecimal.com/latest.md?page=2)