Getting Started with Smart Plugins
Choose the right surface
Use the surface that matches what you need right now.
| Need right now | Start here |
|---|---|
| Current note -> related ideas | Smart Connections |
| Question -> semantic search | Smart Lookup |
| Exact phrase -> lexical search | Obsidian native search |
| Reusable set -> AI context | Smart Context |
| Durable thread -> Chat | Smart Chat |
| Repeatable form -> Templates | Smart Templates |
| Landscape -> Graph | Smart Graph |
| Duplicate cleanup -> Dedupe | Smart Dedupe |
| Action -> Connect Pro | Connect Pro |
Recommended first path
Start with the Smart Loop if you are not sure.
- Open one real note that represents work you actually care about.
- Write the desired outcome
- Preview connections and drag into the note if the link helps clarify the outcome.
- Insert a context codeblock and attach relevant sources.
- Insert a Smart Chat codeblock and delegate the work.
- Review the output and improve the note for a better next delegation.
The note becomes a trusted resource for improving delegation.
Watch the Smart Loop workflow walkthrough to see how Smart Plugins work together
This clip gives the quick mental model: discover the right context, bundle it into something reusable, then hand it to AI while keeping the thread linked to the work.