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Obsidian GitHub Copilot

Obsidian GitHub Copilot

A plugin that bridges Obsidian with the GitHub Copilot service, providing inline text suggestions as you type. It also includes a chat sidebar powered by Copilot, allowing you to ask questions about your notes, link notes with [[double bracket syntax]], and choose from available AI models like GPT‑4 and Claude. Supports rendering Mermaid diagrams and lets you configure suggestion delays, manual trigger, and folder exclusion. Requires a GitHub Copilot subscription and Node.js 22+. Ideal for Obsidian users seeking AI‑assisted note-taking and writing.

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Jul 9, 2026
Inline suggestionsChat interfaceModel selectionMermaid diagramsCustom keybindingsObsidian pluginNode.js 22+
Product information

Everything worth knowing about Obsidian GitHub Copilot

The complete picture — from everyday features to the technical detail builders and IT folks dig for.

Core features

What it actually does

Inline Completions
Get inline suggestions as you type using GitHub Copilot service.
Chat Interface
Use the GitHub Copilot Chat service to ask questions about your notes.
Model Selection
Choose the model to use between all models available in the GitHub Copilot Chat service.
Mermaid Diagram Support
Render Mermaid diagrams in chat responses.
Technical capabilities
Copilot LSP Integration
Uses the Copilot Language Server Protocol for inline completions and chat.
Must watch videos
Obsidian Copilot: The Best AI Integration for Your Notes
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Tutorial8:27
Obsidian Copilot: The Best AI Integration for Your Notes
We can use Copilot plugin for Obsidian which integrates AI assistance directly into your note-taking workflow, similar to the Notion AI. With this plugin, you can summarize notes, explain complex concepts in simpler terms, and quickly translate text without leaving Obsidian. Also, the plugin allows you to customize prompts and streamline tasks like weekly reviews by automating the process of carrying over incomplete items and setting priorities for the next week. Enhance your note-taking experience and improve productivity with this plugin! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 0:36 Install Copilot 1:34 UI 2:36 Use case 1 3:19 Use case 2 4:20 Use case 3 5:00 Custom prompt 5:52 Custom prompt use case 7:19 Custom Prompt demo 8:08 Outro - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Connect with me ❤️ Newsletter: https://joonhyeokahn.substack.com/ ❤️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joonhyeok-ahn ❤️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writer_dev123/ ❤️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@writer_dev123 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
AI in Obsidian: Local LLM Setup Guide in CoPilot
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Tutorial22:05
AI in Obsidian: Local LLM Setup Guide in CoPilot
//Obsidian Starter Vault Downloads Free Kit: https://ko-fi.com/s/33678f10a7 (Free) Pro Kit: https://ko-fi.com/s/c8e544e005 (Donation) Obsidian App: https://obsidian.md/ // Obsidian Beginners Guide Series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJJdpQJ7fSkYEMgPf_eLSdhSFyZACsBai // Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:28 - Introducing Artificial Intelligence Inside Obsidian 01:37 - AI Tools Inside Obsidian Showcase 05:42 - How to Setup a Local Large Language Model (LLM) 10:45 - How to Setup AI Tools in Obsidian 21:19 - Outro // Description Hi I'm Paul, and in today's video we'll integrate local AI tools in Obsidian using LM Studio and the CoPilot Plugin. This setup will let you use AI directly within Obsidian to summarise notes, find connections and boost your productivity. I will also showcase a custom Open AI method which you could use with your own Open AI API or similar. I'll walk you through my setup, then show you how to create your own AI Powered Obsidian Vault. Join me as we power up your Obsidian Vault with AI // CommunityFeedback I hope this opens up new possibilities for your note-taking, research, and knowledge management. I'd love to hear how you're using AI with Obsidian – are you focusing on summarization, idea generation, or something else entirely? // Covered in this video - LM Studio, Custom Frames, Obsidian CoPilot, Deepseek R1, Claude, OpenAI, GPT-4o, Open WebUI. // To get your Custom APIs you could use any of the following https://platform.openai.com/ (OpenAI) https://console.anthropic.com/dashboard (Anthropic). https://aistudio.google.com/app/apikey (Google) // AI Tool Resources https://www.obsidiancopilot.com/en - CoPilot for Obsidian https://openwebui.com/ - Self Host AI https://lmstudio.ai/ - Local LLM https://lmarena.ai/ - Rank AI https://llmpricecheck.com/calculator/ - LLM Pricing Calculator // Buy me a Coffee https://ko-fi.com/motion2082
Introducing Copilot Plus for Obsidian (Alpha)
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Tutorial12:58
Introducing Copilot Plus for Obsidian (Alpha)
Hi I'm Logan, an engineer and creator building AI tools for the mind. This is a demo of the brand new Copilot Plus mode in Obsidian Copilot, an AI plugin for the super popular notetaking app. It has an advanced AI agent architecture that revolutionizes how we interact with our PKM system. Copilot Plus feature suggestions: https://github.com/logancyang/obsidian-copilot/discussions/726 Website: https://obsidiancopilot.com If you are interested in indiehacking, AI, content creation and solopreneurship, please subscribe for more! I'm a big believer in AI becoming *bicycle of the mind* for everybody, not just the top 1%. So I'm committed to building toward that future. A lot more to come! Stay tuned! 🙋‍♂️ Follow Me - Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/logancyang - Github: https://github.com/logancyang 🙇‍♂️ Sponsor to Support My Work - Buy me a coffee at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/logancyang - Sponsor my GitHub projects: https://github.com/sponsors/logancyang 📖 Chapters 0:00 Sneak Peak 0:35 Intro 1:54 Getting Started 2:30 Chat Context Menu 3:43 Local Vault Search 5:08 URL Mention 6:30 Local PDF and Embedded PDF 8:01 Image Support 10:01 Web Search 10:58 Youtube Transcription 12:13 Outro #obsidian #openai #copilot #gemini #aiagent #aisaas #copilotplus

Who uses it

Real use cases, no hype
Inline Completions
Get real-time AI text and code suggestions as you type.
Note Q&A
Ask questions about specific notes using wiki-link context.
Code Editing
Write and complete code snippets inside your vault.
Knowledge Synthesis
Summarize or expand notes conversationally with chat.
Diagram Creation
Generate and render Mermaid diagrams on the fly.
Content Drafting
Draft outlines, blog posts, and memos with AI assistance.
Folder Scoping
Limit AI suggestions to specific folders or code blocks.
What's great
  • Native inline completions in Obsidian editor
  • Multi-model chat (GPT-4, Claude, etc.)
  • Live Mermaid diagram rendering in chat
  • Exclude folders from suggestions via settings
Technical strengths
  • Leverages official Copilot LSP protocol
  • Customizable keybindings and suggestion delay
  • Wiki-link aware chat context retrieval
Where it falls short
  • Requires Node.js 22+ binary path
  • Conflicts with Obsidian default Tab keybinding
  • Requires active GitHub Copilot subscription
  • Desktop only, no mobile support
Technical limitations
  • Chat streaming blocked by Obsidian API gap
  • Flatpak sandbox breaks native module loading
  • Inline completions buggy in LaTeX/List contexts
For technical folks

The deep-dive specs

Language
TypeScript
Build Tool
esbuild
License
Apache-2.0
Platform
Desktop (Obsidian)
Node.js Required
22+
API
GitHub Copilot LSP

FAQ

Includes technical Q&A
Yes. The plugin requires an active GitHub Copilot subscription to authenticate and generate completions.

Traffic Insights

Monthly Visits

July 2026

Growth Rate

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Growth Trend

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Traffic has remained stable.

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