Wiki vs JSON Canvas

Wiki

By ClawHub Community

Build internal wikis that your team actually reads and keeps up-to-date.

JSON Canvas

By Steph Ango (Kepano / Obsidian)

Create visual knowledge maps, mind maps, and flowcharts for Obsidian without any code.

Wiki

• Structures wiki pages with consistent templates, titles, summaries, and dates
• Creates cross-links between related pages so information connects naturally
• Writes procedures as clear numbered steps with examples instead of dense paragraphs
• Maintains content freshness by tracking updates and marking outdated information
• Organizes pages with categories and a Getting Started map for easy navigation

JSON Canvas

• Creates visual canvases with text boxes, images, links, and grouped elements
• Connects ideas with labeled arrows and color-coded relationships
• Generates mind maps, flowcharts, project boards, and research diagrams
• Organizes complex information spatially so you can see the big picture
• Saves files that open directly in Obsidian's canvas view

Reach for Wiki when…

• You're building a company wiki or internal knowledge base from scratch
• You need to document processes, onboarding steps, or product information
• Your existing wiki is messy and nobody can find what they need
• You want to keep documentation current without it becoming a maintenance nightmare

Reach for JSON Canvas when…

• You're brainstorming a new project and want to map out all the moving pieces
• You need to visualize how different ideas or documents connect to each other
• You're planning a workflow or process and want to see it as a flowchart
• You want to turn scattered notes into an organized visual knowledge map