Option 1
Copy the current note
Export the note you are in right now, then choose a link depth to pull in linked references (definitions, sources, decisions).
Smart Context
Curate context, not clutter. Copy a precise bundle of notes, links, and metadata from Obsidian into any AI model in seconds. Reuse your best bundles as named context packs so you stop re-explaining your work.
Copy folders | Follow links by depth | Named contexts | Token-aware size estimates | Predictable templates | Optional media export (Pro)
This is the Context Selector inside Obsidian. If you want the fastest first win, start with the Getting Started guide .
Start in 60 seconds
Three fast ways to export AI-ready context from your vault (with link depth and size estimates so you stay in budget).
Option 2
Copy selected notes
Multi-select a handful of high-signal notes (agenda, constraints, draft, sources) and copy as one bundle.
Option 3
Copy a folder snapshot
If your project lives in one folder, export a full snapshot in one action and trim only if you need to.
Pick a workflow
Smart Context is most valuable when your notes are right but your prompts are not. These recipes map common PKM problems to a simple copy loop you can run today.
Project working set (stop re-explaining)
Save a named bundle for an active project so every new chat starts grounded.
- Include: brief, constraints, decisions, spec, latest status.
- Save it in the Builder.
- Copy it whenever you start a new chat in Smart Chat (or anywhere).
Meeting continuity (no dropped threads)
Turn recurring meeting notes into reliable prep and follow-up with one copy.
- Multi-select: agenda, last notes, decisions, open tasks.
- Copy as one bundle with the Clipboard.
- Prompt: "Draft prep brief + follow-ups with owners."
Token-budget triage (fit under limits)
Stay small enough to paste, without losing the constraints that matter.
- Copy Depth 0 first. Expand to Depth 1 only if needed.
- Use size estimates as a budget signal.
- Swap a long note for a few blocks in the Builder.
Research brief (hub note + references)
Turn a hub note into a grounded brief by pulling in the notes it cites.
- Start from a hub note and copy with Depth 1.
- Ask: "Summarize + list open questions + cite sources by note title."
- Discover candidates with Smart Connections.
Voice + draft pack (stop style drift)
Keep writing consistent by bundling your outline, rules, and good examples.
Visual troubleshooting (Context Pro)
When the truth lives in screenshots, diagrams, or PDFs, export visuals alongside text.
- Copy with media (images/PDF pages) from the Clipboard.
- Paste into an image-capable model to avoid "lost in translation" issues.
- Learn more in Context Pro.
Need external repos and agent-ready bundles? Explore the Codeblock workflow (Context Pro).
Smart Context Core vs Context Pro
Start with Core (free) for fast selection, named contexts, and predictable exports. Upgrade to Context Pro when you need external sources, media-aware copy flows, and agent-ready outputs. Context Pro is included in the Pro plugins all-access.
Core plugin
Smart Context Core
Build precise bundles of notes and reuse them across prompts and projects.
- ✓ Selector modal with tree view and size badges so you see what you are adding at a glance.
- ✓ Include linked notes by depth (embeds treated as depth 0).
- ✓ Save named contexts and manage them from a dashboard inside Obsidian.
- ✓ Copy current note, selected notes, or folders with a predictable clipboard export.
- ✓ Template-driven exports for reproducible prompts and downstream tooling.
Pro plugin In Pro plugins all-access
Context Pro
Advanced tools for context engineering: external sources, media-aware exports, and agent-ready outputs.
- ✓ External context from code repos and files via reusable recipes and codeblocks.
- ✓ Copy contexts that include images, PDFs, and embedded tables as real files or markdown.
- ✓ Structured outputs so agents receive a manifest of text, media, and tables.
- ✓ Deeper Smart Environment integration for external workflows and adapters.
| Feature | Core | Pro |
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Clipboard exports
Copy current note, selected notes, or folders as one bundle.
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✓ | ✓ |
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Link depth control
Pull in linked references by depth to avoid under- or over-pasting.
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✓ | ✓ |
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Named contexts + dashboard
Save and reuse high-signal bundles for projects, meetings, and writing.
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✓ | ✓ |
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Template-driven output
Wrap the whole export and each item with stable headers and metadata.
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✓ | ✓ |
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Media-aware exports
Include images and PDFs for workflows where visuals are the ground truth.
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- | ✓ |
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External sources + codeblock workflows
Bring in repos/files outside your vault for agent and developer workflows.
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- | ✓ |
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Agent-ready structured outputs
Export manifests so tools can reason about text, media, and tables.
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- | ✓ |
Already a monthly, yearly, or Founding supporter? Your supporter perks already include Context Pro features. No extra Pro plugins subscription is required.
The daily struggle
Your vault has the truth, but AI only sees what you paste. Copy-pasting scattered notes is slow, and missed context creates generic answers, repeated questions, and "almost right" drafts that drift away from your intent.
Your guide and plan
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✓
Install Smart Context and run your first copy flow.
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✓
Select files, folders, or blocks, then pick a link depth so the right references come along (without bloating the prompt).
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Click Copy and paste into Smart Chat, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or any other model.
Imagine the result
Your prompts become repeatable, your AI outputs feel tailored to your work, and you stay focused because the important constraints are included on the first try.
If you wait
Projects stall and opportunities slip while key context stays trapped in scattered notes, half-finished drafts, and "I will remember later" folders.
Watch the context engineering demo
Key features
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Copy single notes, selected notes, whole folders, or linked references with link depth control.
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Live size summaries help keep bundles under model limits.
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Named contexts let you reuse your best bundles across sessions and projects.
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Templates add stable structure, metadata, and file trees so models see the context you see.
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Works offline. Data never leaves your vault unless you explicitly paste it into a model.
Docs and next steps
Start simple, then level up to reusable context packs, predictable templates, and Pro workflows.
Get started
Getting Started
Screenshots + the fastest first-win workflows inside Obsidian.
Copy loop
Clipboard exports
Copy current note, selected notes, or folders with link depth control and size estimates.
Reuse
Builder + named contexts
Save and reuse context packs for projects, meetings, and writing pipelines.
Format control
Settings + templates
Control wrappers, per-item headers, metadata, and file tree output for reproducible prompts.
Context Pro
Codeblock workflow
Pin external repos/files in your notes for agent-ready context.
Upgrade
Explore Pro plugins
Context Pro, Smart Chat, and more advanced workflows for supporters and teams.
FAQ
Does Smart Context send my notes anywhere?
No. Smart Context runs inside Obsidian and exports to your clipboard. Your data never leaves your vault unless you explicitly paste it into another tool.
Does Smart Context work with my favorite AI tool?
Yes. Smart Context exports a clean bundle to your clipboard so you can paste into Smart Chat, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or any other tool.
How do I keep bundles small enough to fit?
Use link depth control and size estimates. Start at depth 0, then expand only if you need linked references. If a note is huge, include only the relevant blocks.
Can I standardize my prompt format?
Yes. Templates let you wrap the export and each item with consistent headers, metadata, and separators for reproducibility. See Settings.
What are named contexts?
Named contexts are saved context packs you can reopen and copy again later. This is the fastest way to maintain continuity across chats and sessions. Learn more in the Builder.
What does Pro add?
External sources (repos/files), media-aware exports (images/PDFs), and structured outputs designed for agent workflows. Learn more on the Pro plugins page.
Build your first context now and watch your prompts level up. Start with the free Core plugin, then add Context Pro when you want media, external sources, and agent-ready bundles.