Explain Selection With AI for Obsidian
Use an AI language model to get detailed explanations of selected text within your notes, leveraging the surrounding context for better understanding.
Best For
Key Use Cases
- Explaining technical jargon or specialized terms
- Expanding on quotes or dense paragraphs
- Summarizing selected text with extra context
Pros
- Context-aware explanations that consider your note content
- Supports any OpenAI-compatible API endpoint (e.g., local LLMs)
- Quick access without leaving Obsidian
Limitations
- Requires an API key and internet connection for remote endpoints
- May produce inaccurate or hallucinated explanations
- Usage costs if using paid APIs
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