What it does
Smart Connections is an Obsidian plug-in that surfaces notes related to whatever you are working on, to help you link and rediscover your ideas.
It uses a local model to understand your notes by meaning, so it works privately on your own device with no account or key needed.
An optional paid version adds extra features, such as suggestions inline while you write.
Who it's for
Obsidian users with many notes who want help finding and connecting related ideas.
Can I use it without coding?
Yes. You install it from Obsidian's community plug-ins; it works with no setup or key. New to this? Start here.
Can I run it?
- Cost
- Free, with optional paid extrasThe open-source version is free; the makers also sell a hosted or pro version.
- Runs on
- Mac, Windows, Linux, Phone
- Computer
- An ordinary computer is fine
- Privacy
- Runs on your own device: your data stays with you
- API key
- Not needed
Try it
- In Obsidian, install Smart Connections from the community plug-ins.
- Enable it and let it scan your notes.
- Open the Connections view to see related notes.
Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?
Before you install
- Only download from the official GitHub page. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
- No standard license listed. Check the GitHub page before using it for business.
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