Copilot for Obsidian — Documentation
The complete guide to Copilot for Obsidian, from first chat to Agent Mode and self-hosting.
Welcome to the official documentation for Copilot for Obsidian, an AI-powered assistant plugin that brings the power of large language models directly into your note-taking workflow.
Table of Contents
| Document | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Getting Started | Installation, first-time setup, Quick Chat, Agent Mode, keyboard shortcuts |
| Quick Chat Interface | Quick Chat modes, messages, history, settings, and auto-compact |
| LLM Providers | All 16+ supported providers and how to set them up |
| Models | Which chat models ship with Copilot, adding your own, and the default model |
| Context and Mentions | Active note context, @-mentions, URLs, tags, and the web viewer |
| Custom Commands | Creating and using preset prompts, template variables, Quick Command, Quick Ask |
| Vault Search and Indexing | Lexical search, semantic search, index management, exclusions |
| Agent Mode and Tools | Dedicated OpenCode, Claude, and Codex workspace, permissions, skills, and tools |
| Windows Setup for Agent Mode | Connecting OpenCode, Claude Code, or Codex to Agent Mode on Windows |
| Projects | Focused Agent Mode and Quick Chat workspaces with isolated context and history |
| System Prompts | Customizing AI behavior with built-in and custom system prompts |
| Paid Plans and Self-Host | Paid-plan features, memory system, self-host mode, Miyo |
| Troubleshooting and FAQ | Common errors, provider-specific issues, performance, FAQ |
Quick Start
- Install Copilot from Obsidian Community Plugins
- Add a provider under Settings → Copilot → Models (BYOK)
- Run Open Copilot Chat Window for Quick Chat, or click the Agent ribbon icon for Agent Mode
- Start chatting
For a full walkthrough, see Getting Started.