How to use AI in Obsidian (practical guide)

This guide shows how to add AI to your Obsidian workflow the right way—private, portable, and focused on shipping work. You will install the SystemSculpt Obsidian AI plugin, connect your preferred AI provider keys, and run copy‑paste templates and universal agents.

What you’ll build

PDF → clean Markdown with headings and links
Audio → transcript + highlights + action items
Research → summary + outline with sources

Step 1 — Install the Obsidian AI plugin

Open Obsidian → Settings → Community plugins → Browse.
Search for SystemSculpt and install.
Enable the plugin in your vault.

Alternatively, download from the Resources hub and install manually.

Step 2 — Connect your AI provider keys

Bring your own keys for popular providers. This keeps costs transparent and lets you choose the right model for each task. You can switch models at any time.

Step 3 — Run your first template

Go to Obsidian AI Templates and pick one. Copy, paste, and run it in the plugin. Edit prompts and outputs to match your style and folder structure.

Go further with Universal AI Agents

When you need multi‑step workflows, use our Universal AI Agents. These are copy‑paste agents that turn your templates into repeatable pipelines.

FAQ

Do I need to code?

No—everything is copy‑paste and configured via Obsidian settings.

Is my data private?

Your notes stay in your vault. The plugin sends only the data needed to your chosen provider.

What does it cost?

You pay your AI provider directly. Many tasks are inexpensive; choose models accordingly.

Get the plugin Use a template