Show HN: Feynman AI research Assistant plugin for Obsidian
The Feynman AI research assistant plugin for Obsidian allows users to run research workflows locally using Docker and their own Anthropic API key. Once installed, users can interact with the plugin through a chat panel to execute various research tasks. The plugin prioritizes user privacy by storing API keys securely and requiring explicit approval for tool calls.
- ▪The plugin requires Obsidian version 1.5.0 or higher and Docker Desktop to function.
- ▪Users can execute workflows like literature reviews and deep research by typing commands in the chat panel.
- ▪API keys are stored in plaintext outside the vault, and the plugin does not encrypt this file.
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A research agent for your vault. Runs locally in Docker against your own Anthropic API key. Requirements Obsidian >= 1.5.0 Docker Desktop installed and running (macOS, Linux, or Windows) An Anthropic API key (sk-ant-...) Usage Once the plugin is installed, configured, and the local Docker server is running: Open the chat panel. Click the Feynman ribbon icon, or run Feynman: Open chat from the command palette. The panel shows the server's docker status and listens for slash commands. Pick a workflow. Type / in the input to browse the built-in workflows — /deepresearch, /lit (literature review), /audit, /recipe, /review, and several others. Each one opens a small form with the arguments it expects (e.g. a topic field). Run it.
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