Multiple Projects
Create and manage independent writing projects with their own configurations. Switch between projects instantly with fuzzy search.
Lighthouse
Professional writing project management for Obsidian. Inspired by Ulysses, built for long-form writers.
Features
Section titled “Features”Smart Word Counting
Real-time hierarchical counts at file, folder, and project levels. Per-file and per-chapter goals with inline progress rings.
Content vs Source
Designate folders as content (counts toward goals) or source (research/reference). Focus your metrics on what matters.
Deadline Pacing
Set a target finish date and see your required daily word count recalculate as you write. Rolling 7-day average shows whether you’re on pace.
Writing Activity Heatmap
GitHub-style 13-week calendar showing daily output intensity. Writing streaks, personal best, and rest day tracking built in.
Flow Mode
Distraction-free writing with one command. Hides sidebars, tabs, ribbon, and status bar. Optional typewriter scroll and custom font settings.
Who is Lighthouse for?
Section titled “Who is Lighthouse for?”- Novelists working on long-form fiction with multiple drafts and research materials
- Academic writers managing theses, dissertations, or research papers
- Technical writers coordinating documentation projects
- Content creators managing multiple writing projects simultaneously
- Anyone who needs professional writing project management in Obsidian
Why Lighthouse?
Section titled “Why Lighthouse?”“It was done; it was finished. Yes, she thought, laying down her brush in extreme fatigue, I have had my vision.” — Virginia Woolf, To the Lighthouse
Lighthouse brings the clarity and focus of dedicated writing apps like Ulysses to Obsidian, without sacrificing any of Obsidian’s power and flexibility. Your writing stays in standard markdown files in your vault—no vendor lock-in, no proprietary formats.