Introducing Smart Lookup Pro v1.0
Smart Lookup Pro adds deeper control to question-first semantic search in Obsidian.
Core Lookup gives you the simple path: ask naturally and retrieve by meaning. Lookup Pro is for power users who want more control over how semantic results are scored, ranked, and kept responsive as lookup workflows get heavier.
Why this matters
Semantic search is most useful when the results match the shape of the work.
A simple lookup is often enough: type a question, scan the top results, and open the best match. But larger vaults and more specialized workflows sometimes need more control:
- different scoring behavior
- configurable score adjustments
- optional re-ranking after the first retrieval pass
- better responsiveness for larger semantic workflows
Lookup Pro puts that depth in the Pro lane so Core Lookup can stay simple.
What's included
Configurable score algorithms
Lookup Pro adds score algorithm selection to Lookup settings.
That means advanced users can choose how Lookup should score results when the default semantic score is not enough for a particular workflow.
Use this when you want Lookup to better reflect your vault structure, project conventions, or ranking preferences.
Optional post-process re-ranking
Lookup Pro supports the Pro pattern of ranking after the initial score stage.
The first retrieval pass finds likely semantic matches. Re-ranking can then reshape those results when a workflow needs a second pass.
Pro performance vector index
Lookup Pro uses the Pro performance vector index for similarity retrieval.
This is especially relevant as vaults grow and semantic lookup workflows become more calculation-heavy. The safe public frame is:
The local performance index helps semantic workflows stay responsive as vaults grow.
Avoid treating performance as a universal speed guarantee. Use it as a bounded Pro-depth benefit for heavier workflows.
Core vs Pro
Core Lookup remains the question-first semantic retrieval surface:
- Ask naturally.
- Retrieve by meaning.
- Open, link, copy, or send useful results to Context.
Lookup Pro adds depth when the workflow asks for it:
- configurable scoring
- dynamic algorithm settings
- optional re-ranking
- local performance index support
Core proves the workflow. Pro unlocks deeper control.
Experimental status
Smart Lookup Pro is launching as an experimental Pro workflow.
Expect rapid iteration while the ranking, configuration, and performance paths stabilize. If you have feedback or questions, reply to your Pro plugins welcome email.