Copy context from Obsidian Canvas files

Smart Context treats Canvas as a first-class source in the copy workflow.

That means you can start from a .canvas file, include linked notes with depth controls, and copy one grounded context bundle for AI workflows.

What works today

• Use current-note clipboard commands while a canvas file is active.
• Canvas node links are resolved into note references during context build.
• Link depth rules still apply after canvas links are resolved.
• Output remains template-formatted, so your copied bundle matches the rest of Smart Context exports.

Fast workflow

1. Open a canvas that maps the project/problem space.
2. Run Copy current to clipboard (choose link depth).
3. Pick depth 0 for only directly represented canvas notes, or 1+ to include linked references.
4. Paste into your chat tool and ask for synthesis, prioritization, or next actions.

When to use canvas-first copy

• You already use canvas as your planning surface.
• You want context organized by relationship before copying.
• You need a quick project snapshot that includes linked note evidence.

Related pages

• Copy notes and folders as AI-ready context
• Copy the current note with link-depth control
• Build and save reusable context packs
• Use file navigator actions to copy notes and folders as context
• Attach a Smart Context codeblock to a note
• Copy context with images and PDFs