# Similarity

Find notes by meaning—not just keywords.

Similarity helps you uncover hidden connections across your Obsidian vault by understanding what your notes *actually say*, not just what words they contain.

Runs fully local. No APIs. Your data _never_ leaves your machine.

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## What it does

### Search by meaning
Look up notes based on intent, not exact phrasing.

![modal-demo-v2](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/d544122c-c683-46a2-bdda-43b39bdcc8ae)

### Browse related notes instantly
Jump through semantically similar notes and explore ideas that are actually connected.

![leaf-demo](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/15c79d6e-e5f9-42d2-9f95-563856b832eb)

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## Why this matters

Folders and tags force structure upfront.  
Similarity lets structure emerge naturally.

- Discover notes you forgot existed  
- Connect ideas across different topics  
- Reduce reliance on rigid organization  

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## Features

- **Semantic search** – find notes by meaning, not keywords  
- **Related notes view** – explore connections instantly  
- **Fully local** – runs entirely on-device  
- **No external APIs** – zero data leaves your vault  

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## Privacy

This plugin is built around one principle: your notes stay yours.

- All processing happens locally  
- No internet connection required after install  
- No tracking, no telemetry, no external services

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## Why Similarity

There are many great plugins in this space, each with their own strengths and approaches.

This plugin is built around a different set of priorities:

- **Fully local, by design** – your data never leaves your device. No APIs, no background calls, no risk.
- **Lightweight and fast** – minimal overhead, built to stay responsive even as your vault grows.
- **Keeping it simple** – hiding all the complicated parts so you can focus on writing.
- **Focused experience** – no fancy AI LLM agents, just practical semantic discovery that fits naturally into your workflow.
- **Cross-platform consistency** – works on desktop and mobile, with a shared index so you don’t need to reindex per device.
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## Support

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