Every feature in health.md

Local-first health data documentation

Learn every health.md workflow: connect HealthKit, choose a folder or Obsidian vault, export Markdown, JSON, CSV, and Bases files, schedule background runs, sync to Mac, and automate exports with Shortcuts.

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171Apple Health metrics

4export formats

8Shortcuts actions

0cloud accounts required

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Getting Started

Step 1Onboarding — connect HealthKit, pick a vault, unlock Full Access, and prepare your first export. Step 2Folder & Vault — choose where Markdown, CSV, JSON, and Bases files are written. Step 3Export — run a manual date-range export and confirm the files landed in your folder.

Daily Workflows

Core Features

Manual RunsExport — date ranges, format choices, file naming, and vault status. Set & ForgetScheduling — daily and weekly background export behavior on iOS. Cross-deviceMac Sync — use the macOS app as a local network destination.

Data Model

Customization

Metric PickerHealth Metrics — choose from 171 data points across 18 HealthKit categories. Generated ReferenceData Reference — every metric, key, unit, aggregation, and export schema. ChartsVisualizations & Roadmap — current Obsidian renderers and planned charts by data type. FormatsFormat Customization — Markdown, Bases, JSON, CSV, units, dates, and frontmatter. Granular FilesIndividual Entry Tracking — one file per timestamped entry or workout. ObsidianDaily Note Injection — merge health fields into existing daily notes.

Automation & Account

Integrations & Account

AutomateShortcuts — 8 App Intents for exports, summaries, and status checks. DesktopmacOS App — destination setup, folder access, history, and menu bar behavior. PurchaseUnlock & Paywall — one-time Full Access and purchase restoration.

Last updated 2026-06-24