For this kind of setup can we connect our raw data file with a Notion database or our Google Drive, where we already have storage of our existing documents, resources, and some analysis which was done earlier? What challenges could we face if we use Notion or Google Drive instead of Obsidian?
Notion and Google Drive can be connected as connectors, but I prefer Obsidian because Claude Code can read the vault directly as local Markdown files. Obsidian also makes it easy to clip web pages into notes, so it fits a file-native workflow much better. Google Drive and Notion still work, but they rely on retrieval layers that surface selected content instead of giving Claude full, direct access to the vault structure.
keep Notion and Google Drive connected for capture and backup, then use Claude Code to move high-value material into Obsidian for deeper work. That gives you the best of both worlds: broad intake from cloud tools and a clean local knowledge base for serious analysis.
I have used notion extensively in the past. Designed couple of investment research tools on it. It will work just fine. It’s just that it won’t be an as efficient system as obsidian. one reason I can think of right now is Token costs will be definitely higher due to tool calling and excessive fetching.
But It can work. Maybe start with notion and if it is working well for you then there is no need for obsidian.
Notion and Google Drive can be connected as connectors, but I prefer Obsidian because Claude Code can read the vault directly as local Markdown files. Obsidian also makes it easy to clip web pages into notes, so it fits a file-native workflow much better. Google Drive and Notion still work, but they rely on retrieval layers that surface selected content instead of giving Claude full, direct access to the vault structure.
keep Notion and Google Drive connected for capture and backup, then use Claude Code to move high-value material into Obsidian for deeper work. That gives you the best of both worlds: broad intake from cloud tools and a clean local knowledge base for serious analysis.
For this kind of setup can we connect our raw data file with a Notion database or our Google Drive, where we already have storage of our existing documents, resources, and some analysis which was done earlier? What challenges could we face if we use Notion or Google Drive instead of Obsidian?
Notion and Google Drive can be connected as connectors, but I prefer Obsidian because Claude Code can read the vault directly as local Markdown files. Obsidian also makes it easy to clip web pages into notes, so it fits a file-native workflow much better. Google Drive and Notion still work, but they rely on retrieval layers that surface selected content instead of giving Claude full, direct access to the vault structure.
keep Notion and Google Drive connected for capture and backup, then use Claude Code to move high-value material into Obsidian for deeper work. That gives you the best of both worlds: broad intake from cloud tools and a clean local knowledge base for serious analysis.
Many thanks
I believe there is a web clipper available for Notion as well, refer blow link
https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/notion-web-clipper/knheggckgoiihginacbkhaalnibhilkk
Do you think this will be as effective as Obsidian? or it would be advisable to explore obsidian as over Notion
I have used notion extensively in the past. Designed couple of investment research tools on it. It will work just fine. It’s just that it won’t be an as efficient system as obsidian. one reason I can think of right now is Token costs will be definitely higher due to tool calling and excessive fetching.
But It can work. Maybe start with notion and if it is working well for you then there is no need for obsidian.
Thanks for sharing :)
How about Notion instead of Obsidian
Notion and Google Drive can be connected as connectors, but I prefer Obsidian because Claude Code can read the vault directly as local Markdown files. Obsidian also makes it easy to clip web pages into notes, so it fits a file-native workflow much better. Google Drive and Notion still work, but they rely on retrieval layers that surface selected content instead of giving Claude full, direct access to the vault structure.
keep Notion and Google Drive connected for capture and backup, then use Claude Code to move high-value material into Obsidian for deeper work. That gives you the best of both worlds: broad intake from cloud tools and a clean local knowledge base for serious analysis.
Thanks for the guidance