A main note is a self-contained unit of information

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A main note is a self-contained unit of information. Its primary purposes are to provide value to the writer, and be able to connect with other main notes.

A main note is a container designed to hold and transport information. Even more so than other note types, a main note’s content is modular, able to move between different regions of your zettelkasten and into relationship with other content. A main note’s content typically comprises some version of the following seven components:

1. A primary unit of information
2. Additional information reinforcing the primary unit
3. Connections in the form of links or references
4. A title summing up the information contained in the note
5. A unique identifier rendered as either an alphanumeric ID or timestamp
6. A quote for referencing the origin of your thinking
7. Usage links pointing to places you’ve used the information

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