Welcome to Relay
Relay enables seamless collaboration in Obsidian through local-first multiplayer technology. Share vaults, sync files instantly, and collaborate on canvases while maintaining the speed and reliability of local-first workflows.
What is Relay?
Relay is an Obsidian plugin that transforms your personal knowledge management into collaborative workspace. Using conflict-free replicated data types (CRDTs), Relay synchronizes changes across team members in real-time while keeping your data local and secure.
Key features
- Universal File Sync: Automatically sync all files in your vault across team members
- Canvas Multiplayer: Real-time collaboration on Obsidian canvases with live cursors
- Granular Permissions: Control access to specific files and folders within your vault
- Bases: Organize collaborative spaces with shared vaults and member management
- Multiple Auth Providers: Sign in with Google, GitHub, or other supported providers
- Self-Hosting: Deploy Relay on your own infrastructure for complete control
Getting started
- Install Relay - Add Relay to your Obsidian vault
- Create your first base - Set up a collaborative workspace
- Invite team members - Share your vault with others
Documentation sections
Getting started
Essential setup and onboarding guides
How it works
Technical concepts behind local-first multiplayer
User interface
Navigate Relay’s settings, icons, and interface elements
Features
Detailed documentation for each Relay capability
Troubleshooting
Common issues and solutions
Pricing
Relay Plus features and subscription options
Need help?
- Join the Relay Discord Community
- Browse Troubleshooting for common issues
- Contact support through the plugin settings
About local-first multiplayer
Relay solves the challenge of collaborative editing in local-first applications. Unlike cloud-first tools, Relay keeps your data on your device while enabling real-time collaboration through sophisticated conflict resolution algorithms. This approach provides the speed of local editing with the power of team collaboration.