obsidian-smart-connections
Link building copilot for semantic search within Obsidian notes
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Decision brief
Obsidian-smart-connections is a JavaScript plugin for Obsidian that streamlines link building through semantic search utilizing local embeddings.
Good fit when
- When you are leveraging the Obsidian note-taking app and seek to enhance your ability to find related notes and excerpts within it without relying on external APIs or setups
- If you require a tool to display relevant content in both graph and list views for improved navigation through interconnected notes
Avoid when
- For environments that strictly prohibit JavaScript-based plugins due to security policies, as this plugin operates on the premise of zero setup with local embedding models only
- If your workflow demands integration with specific third-party services or APIs that Obsidian-smart-connections does not support, such as specialized external knowledge bases
Observed Jul 17, 2026 · Source: enrich:decision_facts
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Maintenance and security
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- Not a fork · Personal account
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- No lockfile
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Install
npm install obsidian-smart-connectionsSimilar tools
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Overview
A JavaScript-based plugin for the Obsidian note-taking app that uses local embeddings to provide semantic search and display related content in graph and list views.
Capability facts
- MCP server
- No MCP server detected
Source: repo_scan · Aug 22, 2026
- Languages
- javascript
Source: github.language+package.json · Aug 22, 2026
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License
Smart Connections license (Smart Plugins License): https://smartconnections.app/legal/license/
This repository is source available. You may use, modify, and redistribute the code, with a restriction on general-purpose competing Obsidian offerings. See the license page above for a plain-English summary, scenarios, FAQ, and full text.
For agents
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