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Obsidian-Style Linking Demo

Jan '24
4 min read
Beginner Linux
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Obsidian-Style Linking Demo

This lab demonstrates the powerful Obsidian-inspired linking capabilities available in our MDX content system. These components allow you to create rich, interconnected content that helps readers discover related materials and understand the relationships between different topics.

The most fundamental component is the WikiLink, which provides Obsidian-style [[Page Name]] functionality:

Here’s a reference to our Web Application Penetration Testing Intermediate lab using its slug.

You can also reference content by title: Content not found: Linux Privilege Escalation.

Custom Display Text

Sometimes you want custom text: Malware Analysis Guide Expert .

External resources work too: OWASP Foundation.

Rich Content References

Blog Post References

For blog posts, use the PostRef component for rich previews:

Content not found: linux-and-users

Or use compact inline references like Content not found: writeup-methods when you need them in flowing text.

Lab References

Lab content gets special treatment with difficulty badges and OS information:

Advanced Network Reconnaissance

Beginner labs

Master network discovery and enumeration techniques using Nmap, custom scripts, and stealth scanning methods to map target infrastructure.

Jul 20, 2025Linux
Network Security, Reconnaissance, Nmap...

Compact lab references work great inline: Windows Buffer Overflow Exploitation Advanced .

Unified ContentRef Component

The new ContentRef component provides a unified interface for referencing any content type:

Auto-Detection

Web Application Penetration Testing

Intermediate labs

Comprehensive web application security assessment lab covering OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, SQL injection, XSS, and authentication bypasses.

Linux

Specific Collection with Custom Alias

User Management Guide

Full Lab Reference

Malware Analysis Fundamentals

Expert labs

Introduction to static and dynamic malware analysis techniques using industry-standard tools and methodologies in a safe, isolated environment.

Aug 5, 2025Windows
Malware Analysis, Reverse Engineering, Static Analysis...

Content Discovery by Tags

The TagRef component helps readers discover related content:

All Pentesting Content

No content found with tag: #pentesting

Content tagged with #linux

2items
Linux Privilege Escalation: SUID Binarieslabs

A hands-on lab exploring how to identify and exploit misconfigured SUID binaries to gain root privileges on a Linux system.

Jul 31, 2025 +3 more tags
VulnNet: Nodelabs

A beginner-level Linux machine that teaches common web application vulnerabilities and privilege escalation techniques.

Jul 28, 2025 +2 more tags
View all content with #linux

Relationship Visualization

Content Graph

Here’s a visual representation of how this content connects to others:

Content Relationships

6 nodes, 5 connections

Interactive graph visualization

6 content pieces connected by 5 relationships

Blog Posts
Labs
Tag Connections

Advanced Usage Examples

Building Learning Paths

You can create structured learning paths by linking related content:

  1. Foundation: Start with VulnNet: Node Beginner
  2. Reconnaissance: Move to Advanced Network Reconnaissance Beginner
  3. Web Testing: Practice with Web Application Penetration Testing Intermediate
  4. Privilege Escalation: Master Content not found: linux privsec suid

Cross-Referencing Blog Posts and Labs

Blog posts and labs work together seamlessly:

  • Read the theory in Content not found: writeup-methods
  • Practice with hands-on labs like Malware Analysis Fundamentals Expert
  • Explore related topics:
    No content found with tag: #malware

Error Handling

The components gracefully handle missing content:

  • Content not found: non-existent-page (broken link example)
  • Content not found: missing-post (missing blog post)
  • Content not found: missing-lab (missing lab)

Best Practices

1. Use Appropriate Components

  • Use WikiLink for general cross-references
  • Use PostRef for blog-specific references with metadata
  • Use LabRef for lab content with difficulty and OS info
  • Use TagRef for content discovery sections

2. Balance Detail and Readability

  • Use compact references in flowing text
  • Use full references for important related content
  • Group related links in dedicated sections

3. Create Content Hubs

  • Use TagRef to create topic-based content hubs
  • Use ContentGraph to visualize relationships
  • Use BackLinks to show reverse relationships
  • Regularly check for broken links (they’re highlighted in red)
  • Update references when content is renamed or moved
  • Use consistent tagging for better discovery

Technical Implementation

These components work by:

  1. Build-time resolution: All links are resolved during the Astro build process
  2. Intelligent matching: Multiple strategies for finding content (slug, title, partial matches)
  3. Graceful degradation: Broken links are clearly indicated but don’t break the page
  4. Performance optimized: No client-side JavaScript required for basic functionality
  5. SEO friendly: All links are proper HTML links that search engines can follow

Conclusion

These Obsidian-inspired components transform your static content into a dynamic, interconnected knowledge base. They help readers:

  • Discover related content through intelligent linking
  • Navigate between topics seamlessly
  • Understand relationships between different concepts
  • Explore your content more deeply

The system maintains the performance benefits of static site generation while providing the rich linking experience of tools like Obsidian.

Try exploring the links in this demo to see how they work, and consider how you might use these patterns in your own content!

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