logancyang/obsidian-copilot

What is it?

Key features

• 01Agent mode runs opencode, Claude Code or Codex to inspect notes, use tools and create files in the vault.
• 02Projects keep instructions, reusable context and chat history for ongoing work.
• 03Skills can be added once and enabled for each installed agent.
• 04Saved Commands can be run from Agent, the editor or the Command palette.
• 05Quick Ask answers questions about a selected passage and can insert or replace text.
• 06Models can come from a hosted service, your own provider key, or a local model.

Use cases

• Researching a topic across many notes and organizing findings into connected new notes.
• Drafting and revising writing by conversing with your own articles and ideas.
• Running a repeatable prompt workflow on notes through saved Commands.
• Asking quick questions about a passage without leaving the note you are reading.

Quick start

1. 1

   Install Copilot from Obsidian Community Plugins

2. 2

   Open Settings → Copilot → Basic → Agents

3. 3

   Select Download opencode, or connect Claude Code with Auto-detect

4. 4

   Select the Agent ribbon icon to open the chat window

Things to know

• !Agent mode is desktop-only because its backends run local processes.
• !Multi-agent use and Copilot-hosted models require a paid Plus or license.
• !The backend services for hosted features are closed source.
• !Licensed under AGPL-3.0, a copyleft license.

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FAQ

What is obsidian-copilot?

An Obsidian plugin that brings AI agents such as opencode, Claude Code and Codex into your vault for research, writing and note work. Copilot for Obsidian is a community plugin that runs AI agents inside the Obsidian note-taking app. Agent mode can read notes, call tools, create files in the vault and carry out multi-step tasks across several turns, with permissions the user controls. It works with opencode, which the plugin can download and manage, as well as with existing Claude Code and Codex installations through their own CLI logins.

Is obsidian-copilot free to use? What license does it have?

obsidian-copilot is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.

Is obsidian-copilot still maintained?

Actively maintained. The last commit to obsidian-copilot was on Oct 21, 2026.

What can I use obsidian-copilot for?

Researching a topic across many notes and organizing findings into connected new notes. Drafting and revising writing by conversing with your own articles and ideas. Running a repeatable prompt workflow on notes through saved Commands. Asking quick questions about a passage without leaving the note you are reading.

How do I install obsidian-copilot?

Install Copilot from Obsidian Community Plugins Open Settings → Copilot → Basic → Agents Select Download opencode, or connect Claude Code with Auto-detect Select the Agent ribbon icon to open the chat window

Where can I get obsidian-copilot?

The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/logancyang/obsidian-copilot