How I Use NotebookLM With Obsidian 📝 Practical Note-Taking + AI 🤖
AI Summary
Summary of AI and Obsidian Video
- Introduction:
- The video by Callum, known as wander loots, focuses on integrating AI tools with Obsidian to enhance note-taking and personal knowledge management.
- Notebook AI (LM) is highlighted as an easy-to-use AI tool that requires no installation and respects user privacy.
- Using Notebook AI with Obsidian:
- Notebook AI accepts markdown files, which is the format used by Obsidian.
- The tool allows users to upload various sources like PDFs, markdown files, YouTube videos, and voice notes to engage in a conversational interface with the AI.
- It can generate summaries, reports, and even AI podcasts based on the user’s notes and sources.
- Privacy is emphasized, with Notebook AI’s policy stating that personal data is not used to train their AI models.
- Practical Use Cases:
- Research and Execution of Ideas:
- Notebook AI is used as a research tool to expand on ideas by importing documents and notes from Obsidian.
- Example given of developing a “molecular Zettelkasten system” by importing various sources and engaging in a conversation with the AI.
- Repurposing Content:
- Notebook AI helps repurpose existing content for social media or blog outlines by analyzing the user’s style and generating appropriate content.
- Data View Query Builder:
- The tool assists in creating complex data view queries for Obsidian without needing to learn to code.
- Journal Analysis:
- Notebook AI is used as a sounding board for journal entries to identify patterns in thinking and problem-solving.
- Exporting Obsidian Notes:
- Notes can be exported as PDFs using a plugin and then uploaded to Notebook AI for analysis.
- Pros and Cons of Notebook AI:
- Pros:
- Free to use with a generous daily limit.
- Accepts markdown files, making it compatible with Obsidian.
- Can import external sources for a comprehensive analysis.
- Features an audio overview and the ability to build a personalized style.
- Cons:
- Cloud-based, raising potential privacy concerns.
- Cannot read Obsidian’s knowledge graph, missing some context.
- Requires manual saving of conversations.
- Limited customization options.
- Conclusion:
- Notebook AI is a powerful tool that complements Obsidian, allowing users to augment their personal knowledge management with AI.
- The next video in the series will cover more integrated AI tools within Obsidian for a more seamless experience.