In simple English
This tool writes text and ideas inside your personal note-taking app. You can ask it to make summaries, build outlines, or draft whole paragraphs using your own notes as context. It connects to popular language models or local models running on your computer. You need your own account or API key to use those models. The plugin itself is free and open source.
What it is
An add-on for Obsidian (a note-taking app that stores your files locally on your computer as plain text documents) that brings generative artificial intelligence into your workspace. It lets you write reusable templates and send parts of your notes to language models without leaving your writing desk.
What it is good for
Solo builders who store their research and project plans in Obsidian and want an assistant to read those notes, answer questions, and help draft new content.
- Works right inside your note-taking app so you do not need to copy and paste text back and forth.
- Supports many AI providers including local models, so you are not tied to one company.
- Uses a template engine to automate repetitive writing tasks with custom prompts.
- Requires an active internet connection and paid API keys unless you set up and run a local model.
- Setup takes some time because you must configure prompts, models, and API keys inside settings.
- Relies on a third-party plugin that can break when the main note-taking app updates.
copying and pasting text into separate chat windows to get writing help
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Open Obsidian, go to Settings, select Community plugins, search for "Text Generator", and click Install.