Why this extension?
The Problem
Have you ever:
- 🔍 Searched for something on Google only to realize later that you already took notes on it?
- 📑 Browsed a webpage and forgotten that you’ve written something related in Obsidian?
- 🔗 Wished your browser could automatically link you to relevant notes while you explore the web?
If any of these sound familiar, Obsidian Browser Search is for you.
That’s exactly what Obsidian Browser Search tries to solve. The extension resurfaces notes from your Obsidian vault while you browse the web, making your workflow smoother and more intuitive.
Inspiration & Alternatives
When Obsidian's Official Web Clipper was released, it set a high standard for saving content. However, it didn’t focus on resurfacing and searching notes directly within the browser.
There are a few extensions out there that offer partial solutions:
These are great tools, but none fully aligned with my ideal note-taking workflow — they either lacked usability, seamless integration, or key features.
A Familiar Concept, Evolved for Obsidian
If you’ve used Evernote’s Browser Extension, you might remember how it embedded notes into search results and helped you rediscover past ideas. Obsidian Browser Search takes this further, letting you:
- 💡 See relevant notes in search results (Google, Bing, etc.)
- 📖 Preview notes before opening them
- 🔗 Automatically resurface notes of related webpages
With this extension, your notes work for you — without extra effort.
The Solution
- 🚀 Obsidian Browser Search makes your second brain smarter.
- 💡 It helps you rediscover past insights effortlessly.
- 🔎 It keeps you focused by bringing the right notes to you, at the right time.