obsidian-omnisearch

What it does

A plugin that replaces Obsidian's search with relevance-ranked results, so half-remembered phrases still surface the right note, and it can index text inside PDFs and images too. Installs from Obsidian's community plugin list with no command line. It is useless without Obsidian, the first index takes a while on large vaults, and - as the author states explicitly - it has no connection to the similarly named omnisearch.ai commercial product.

Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.

Screenshots & visuals

Before you start

• Setup difficultySome setup needed
• Command lineNot required
• API keyNot required
• Sends data onlineNo

Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.

obsidian-omnisearch FAQ

Is obsidian-omnisearch free?

The source is open, but the build distributed through the app store may be a paid download. Check the store listing before installing.

Do I need to install anything or write code to use obsidian-omnisearch?

You install it like a normal desktop app. No command line involved.

Does obsidian-omnisearch work on a phone?

No. It needs a computer.

Can I use obsidian-omnisearch commercially?

The licence is GPL-3.0. Using it commercially is fine, but if you distribute something built on it you may be required to release that under the same licence. Keep it internal, or check before distributing.

How it compares

The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.

"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.

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