How [[Wikilinks]] Work
A wikilink is a link you write with double brackets — [[ ]] — that connects two notes without ever leaving your keyboard. Type [[ and a note title, and Flints turns it into a real connection between your notes.
Why links matter#
Most note apps give you folders. Folders are fine until an idea belongs to more than one place. A wikilink doesn't force you to choose — it just draws a line between two notes and lets that idea live wherever it's relevant.
How to write one#
In any note, type [[ followed by the note title, then close it with ]]: This is connected to [[Second Step]]. That's it. The link is saved the moment you stop typing.
What happens under the hood#
When a note is saved, Flints scans its content for [[Title]] and records three things about every link:
| Piece | What it means |
|---|---|
| Outgoing link | Notes your note points to |
| Incoming link (backlink) | Notes that point to your note |
| Link map | The local graph of everything connected to the current note |
Open a note and scroll to the bottom: the Link Map draws these connections as a graph, so you can see the shape of your thinking — not just a list.
A few tips#
- Rename safely. If you rename a note, Flints keeps its backlinks pointing at the new name, so nothing silently breaks.
- Follow your curiosity. Reading a note, click any
[[link]]in the text to jump straight to it. - Keep names unique. Links match by title, so giving two notes the same title creates ambiguity. A little specificity goes a long way.
- Let orphans stay. Notes with no links aren't a mistake — they're unfinished thoughts waiting to be wired in later.
Try it now#
Open the workspace and type [[ in any note. The fastest way to understand wikilinks is to connect two of your own ideas.