AI Revisionist

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by Synaptic Labs

AI-powered text revision for your notes.

6 stars746 downloadsUpdated 9mo agoMIT
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Revisionist: AI-Powered Text Revision Plugin for Obsidian

Make your writing shine with AI! Revisionist provides seamless AI-powered text revision directly within Obsidian. Highlight text, tweak instructions, and get instant, polished suggestions.


Features

  • One-Click AI Revisions: Highlight text and let Revisionist refine it for you.
  • Customizable Instructions: Guide the AI with specific directions for revisions.
  • Mobile and Desktop Friendly:
    • Access via the ribbon icon, command palette, or context menu.
  • Word Count Guidance: Helps you stay within optimal text limits for better AI performance.
  • Error Notifications: Provides clear feedback if settings or inputs need adjustment.

Installation

  1. Open Obsidian.
  2. Go to Settings > Community Plugins.
  3. Search for Revisionist in the plugin library.
  4. Click Install and then Enable the plugin.

Usage

Revise Your Writing

  1. Select Text:
    • Highlight the text you want to improve.
  2. Trigger Revision:
    • Click the wand icon in the ribbon.
    • Or open the Command Palette (Ctrl+P or Cmd+P) and search for "Revise Selected Text."
    • Or right-click the selected text and choose Revise with AI.
  3. Configure Revision:
    • In the revision modal:
      • Add specific instructions (e.g., "Make this more concise" or "Rewrite for clarity").
      • Optionally adjust settings like temperature.
  4. Review Results:
    • The plugin will generate a revised version of your text.
    • You can choose to retry, accept, or modify the revision.

Configuration

  1. Open Settings > Revisionist.
  2. Select your preferred AI provider (e.g., OpenRouter or LMStudio).
  3. Configure any additional parameters like temperature, model, or API key (if needed).

Tips for Best Results

  • Keep it Short: Select smaller portions of text (under 800 words) for optimal performance.
  • Clear Instructions: Provide specific guidance to the AI for more accurate revisions.
  • Experiment with Settings: Adjust parameters like temperature to fine-tune the AI's creativity.

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