Obsidian Copilot-1 Introducing the Copilot plugin
- Test the integration of AI within Obsidian
- Compare the experience with the browser-based Chat-GPT platform
Background
As a long-time heavy user of ChatGPT, I was looking for a way to enhance the Obsidian experience with support of AI. I recently discovered the Obsidian Copilot plugin, which offers potential AI integration within Obsidian. Although the advanced version is still under under development as of January 2025, the current version warrants testing.
The plugin requires an external API for functionality. OpenAI’s API operates on pay-as-you-use pricing model, measured in tokens, which is somewhat complex to estimate.
Currently, I pay 20 euros per month for unlimited usage on the browser and iPhone app. However, I found this article, - ChatGPT API Pricing Comparison, which suggests API based solution can be much cheaper for ordinary users.
Thus, if Obsidian integration proves effective, it may offer a more cost-efficient solution.
I plan to test this setup for one month and update the comparison afterword.
Set-up
Obsidian Copilot plugin
- Open AI default model: gpt-4o
Open AI API
- Initial Charge: 20 Euro (As of January 3rd 2025)
- Automatic recharging is disabled.