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Find related notes while you write, using a local embedding model with no API key.
Rating
4.5 / 5
Pricing
Freemium
Difficulty
Beginner
Works on
Cross-Platform
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Smart Connections shows notes and excerpts related to what you are writing in Obsidian, in graph and list views. A local embedding model powers semantic search with zero setup and no API key. A paid Pro tier adds more features.
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Obsidian users who want to rediscover and link related notes.
People with small vaults.
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