Smart Loop FAQs
Is Smart Loop just chat inside Obsidian?
#No. Chat is one surface. Smart Loop keeps outcome, context, thread, review state, and latest draft together in one note.
Does Smart Loop require Smart Chat?
#No. Smart Chat makes thread continuity easier, but the pattern works with your current AI tool when the note remains the source of truth.
Does Smart Chat store every message in my vault?
#Not by default. The public promise is thread continuity: a provider thread URL and active/done state can be saved into the originating note. See Smart Chat codeblocks.
Is Smart Loop the same as ChatGPT Projects or Claude Projects?
#They are close cousins. The difference is where durable work state lives: Smart Loop keeps the source of record in a user-owned note.
Why not just use agents?
#Use agents when they help. Smart Loop gives them a better starting point and return point: outcome, context, review, and deliverable stay in the note.
Should I add as much context as possible?
#No. Context is a scope dial, not a dumping ground. Start with the smallest useful context, then expand only when output shows a real gap. Use Smart Context.
Does Smart Loop require Pro?
#No. The first useful Smart Loop is Core-first. Pro adds advanced workflows when you need more context, retrieval, routing, performance, generation, or action execution. See Core vs Pro.
Why does Smart Loop matter now?
#As AI surfaces multiply, fragmentation gets worse. Better models increase the value of better workflow around the model.
What should I do first?
#Open one real outcome note. Clarify the outcome, surface relevant notes, package the smallest useful context, delegate from the note, then improve the note from the result. See Smart Loop.