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Getting Started

Tharushka Dinujaya edited this page Sep 18, 2025 · 3 revisions

Getting Started

Get VaultAI running in your Obsidian vault in just a few minutes.

Step 1: Get API Key

  1. Visit Google AI Studio
  2. Sign in and click "Create API Key"
  3. Copy your key

Step 2: Configure VaultAI

  1. Open Obsidian SettingsCommunity PluginsVaultAI
  2. Paste your API key in the "Gemini API Key" field
  3. Click Save

Step 3: Start Using

  • Press Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+V to open chat
  • Click the 📍 button to enable Insert Mode
  • Try: "Summarize this note" or "Help me expand this idea"

Essential Commands

  • Ctrl/Cmd+P → Search "VaultAI" for all commands
  • Generate content at cursor - AI creates content at your cursor position
  • Explain selected text - Get explanations of any selected content
  • Custom prompts - Create reusable AI commands

Next Steps

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