BMO Chatbot
Lightweight AI chat interface optimized for simple vault interaction and local Ollama LLMs.
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Overview
A simple, lightweight AI chatbot interface inside Obsidian with native support for Ollama, LM Studio, and cloud LLMs.
Key Features
- Simple, distraction-free AI chat interface
- Native local LLM and Ollama integrations
- Lightweight alternative to heavy AI assistants
Standard Installation Instructions (Plugin)
- 1.In Obsidian, open Settings, then Community plugins and turn off Restricted mode.
- 2.Click Browse, then search for the plugin by name.
- 3.Select BMO Chatbot, then click Install.
- 4.Click Enable to activate the plugin, then configure it in its settings tab.
Details
- GitHub stars
- 900+
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