Installation Guide

Installation Guide

Install VaultAI in your Obsidian vault using Community Plugins or manual installation.

Prerequisites

• Obsidian v0.15.0 or higher
• Google Gemini API key (Get one here)

Community Plugins (Recommended)

1. Open Obsidian Settings → Community Plugins
2. Turn off Safe Mode if enabled
3. Click Browse and search for "VaultAI"
4. Install and enable the plugin
5. Configure your API key in Settings → VaultAI

Manual Installation

1. Download latest release from GitHub releases
2. Extract files to .obsidian/plugins/vaultai/ in your vault
3. Restart Obsidian
4. Enable plugin in Settings → Community Plugins
5. Configure your API key

Verification

After installation:

• Look for the 🤖 icon in bottom-right corner
• Press Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+V to test chat toggle
• Try asking "Hello, VaultAI!" to confirm it's working

Common Issues

Plugin not appearing: Ensure Obsidian v0.15.0+ and Safe Mode is disabled API errors: Verify your Gemini API key is correct and has quota remaining Chat not opening: Check if plugin is enabled in Community Plugins settings

Next Steps

• Getting Started - Configure and first use
• Essential Features - Learn what VaultAI can do