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GPT4All offers an exciting way to integrate AI capabilities with your Obsidian vault while maintaining privacy and local control. Here's an overview of how to use GPT4All with Obsidian:

Installation and Setup

1. Download and install the GPT4All desktop application[1][4].
2. Launch GPT4All and enable the API Server in the settings[2].
3. Download at least one GPT4All language model within the application[2].

Connecting to Obsidian

There are two main approaches to using GPT4All with Obsidian:

1. Using the LocalDocs Feature

1. Open the LocalDocs feature in GPT4All[1].
2. Click “Add Collection” and name it (e.g., “Obsidian Vault”)[1].
3. Link the collection to your Obsidian vault folder[1].
4. Create the collection to start the embedding process[1].

2. Using the Obsidian LLM Plugin (Beta)

1. Install the Obsidian LLM Plugin using BRAT (Beta Reviewers Auto-update Tester)[2].
2. Enable the plugin in Obsidian's Community Plugins settings[2].
3. Configure the plugin to use GPT4All models[2].

Interacting with Your Vault

Once set up, you can:

• Chat with your Obsidian notes using GPT4All models[1][4].
• Use the AI to generate text, auto-tag notes, or perform other tasks within Obsidian[3].
• Access your vault's content privately and securely without sending data to external servers[4].

Considerations

• Performance may vary depending on your hardware and the chosen model[5].
• Response times can be slower compared to cloud-based AI services[5].
• The technology is still in development, so expect improvements over time[3][5].

By using GPT4All with Obsidian, you can leverage AI capabilities while maintaining control over your data and ensuring privacy. This combination allows for powerful, context-aware interactions with your personal knowledge base.

Citations: [1] https://docs.gpt4all.io/gpt4all_desktop/cookbook/use-local-ai-models-to-privately-chat-with-Obsidian.html [2] https://github.com/r-mahoney/Obsidian-LLM-Plugin [3] https://forum.obsidian.md/t/gpt-for-the-privacy-conscious-gpt4all/69371 [4] https://www.toolify.ai/ai-news/unlock-the-power-of-ai-run-obsidian-ai-locally-with-gpt4all-1528678 [5] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MndgTphJdRc [6] https://www.ssp.sh/brain/second-brain-assistant-with-obsidian-notegpt/ [7] https://github.com/brianpetro/obsidian-smart-connections/discussions/141 [8] https://obsidian.md/plugins?search=gpt