Tinderbox Meetup 25Oct25: Hookmark and Universal Lining with Luc Beaudoin
| Level | Intermediate |
| Published Date | 11/15/25 |
| Revision | 1 |
| Type | Meetup |
| Tags | Hookmark, Universal Linking, 5CKM, 5Cs of Knowledge Management, Eastgate, Identity Praxis, Inc., Mark Berstein, Michael Becker, Tinderbox |
| Video Length | 01:32:26 |
| Video URL | https://youtu.be/ENpLWGXwF1c |
| TBX Version | 11 |
| Host | Michael Becker |
In this Tinderbox Meetup, we centered on the uses and benefits of Hookmark, a Mac/iOS app designed to create contextual, bidirectional links across digital documents, notes, and resources. The session covered the conceptual foundations of ubiquitous linking for knowledge workers, demonstrated Hookmark’s integration with Tinderbox for dynamic note-taking and research workflows, and addressed technical questions about scripting, synchronization, deep linking, and interoperability with other productivity apps.
Learning outcomes:
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Understand the concept and value of ubiquitous, bidirectional linking to maintain focus and quick access to related information.
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Learn how to use Hook Mark to connect and organize files, emails, notes, and web pages within Tinderbox and other environments.
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Discover workflows for creating deep links into PDFs and other documents, facilitating targeted navigation and annotation.
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Gain knowledge of syncing, cross-platform access, and extensibility through scripting and integration with apps like Obsidian, Bookends, and Zotero.
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Appreciate practical strategies for enhancing productivity and contextual information retrieval in complex research or writing projects using Hook Mark and Tinderbox.
References
- Manifesto for Ubiquitous Linking
- Hookmark
- Discount code: You can save 25% this month on Hookmark with the coupon code TINDERBOX-HOOKMARK
- Book: Cognitive Productivity with macOS