Obsidian Integration Guide

Setup the Local REST API to connect OmniFlows to your vault.

1
Install Local REST API

OmniFlows communicates with Obsidian using the Local REST API community plugin.

  1. Open Obsidian Settings and go to Community plugins.
  2. Click Browse and search for Local REST API.
  3. Click Install and then Enable.

2
Get Your API Key

Once enabled, you need to copy the authorization token.

  1. Go to the Local REST API settings within Obsidian.
  2. Find the API Key section.
  3. Click the Copy button or manually copy the long string of characters.

3
Configure OmniFlows

Open OmniFlows Extension Options page and fill in the details:

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Troubleshooting

Connection Failed?

1. Protocol Mismatch: Ensure you selected http in OmniFlows. HTTPS is currently not supported due to browser security restrictions on local self-signed certificates.

2. Plugin Status: Ensure the plugin status in Obsidian is "Active" (Green indicator).

3. Port Conflict: Check if another application is using the same port.

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