Smart Connections

Generates AI embeddings entirely locally using the bge-micro-v2 model — no external API calls, no data leaves your machine. Vectors are stored alongside your vault for fast semantic similarity search between notes.

AI ToolFree Tier: Free plugin; 100% localCompany: Community OSSCategory: Personal AI SystemsOpen Source: YesQuick Start: Install Smart Connections from Obsidian Community Plugins → Let it index your vault locally (first run takes a few minutes) → Click any note to see semantically related notes in the sidebar

Smart Connections

Local-first AI embeddings — bge-micro-v2 model runs entirely in Obsidian; vectors stored alongside vault

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Generates AI embeddings entirely locally using the bge-micro-v2 model — no external API calls, no data leaves your machine. Vectors are stored alongside your vault for fast semantic similarity search between notes.

FREE TIER
Free plugin; 100% local
COMPANY
Community OSS
CATEGORY
Personal AI Systems › Obsidian Plugins
OPEN SOURCE
Yes
PRIVACY
100% local; no external API calls
TAGS
obsidianembeddingslocal-first

QUICK START

Install Smart Connections from Obsidian Community Plugins → Let it index your vault locally (first run takes a few minutes) → Click any note to see semantically related notes in the sidebar

BEST FOR

  • ▸Obsidian users who prioritize local data privacy & semantic search.
  • ▸Privacy advocates needing AI note connections without external API calls.
  • ▸Tech-savvy users wanting open-source, self-hosted AI for knowledge management.

NOT FOR

  • ✕Users seeking cloud-based AI features or integrations outside Obsidian.
  • ✕Non-Obsidian users or those unfamiliar with local plugin setup.
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