Obsidian

Connect Cleft with Obsidian for seamless note syncing

Cleft offers integration with Obsidian, allowing you to seamlessly sync your notes between the two platforms. This feature enables you to capture thoughts in Cleft and have them automatically appear in your Obsidian vault.

How to set up Obsidian integration

  1. Open Cleft on your macOS device.

  2. Go to Settings (press ⌘ + , or click the gear icon).

  3. Navigate to the "Integrations" tab.

  4. Find the Obsidian section and click "Connect to Obsidian".

  5. Choose the Obsidian vault you want to sync with Cleft.

  6. Select a folder within your vault where Cleft notes will be saved.

Using the Obsidian integration

Once set up, the integration works automatically:

  1. Create a new note in Cleft using voice or text input.

  2. The note will be processed and formatted according to your custom instructions.

  3. Cleft will automatically sync the note to your selected Obsidian vault and folder.

  4. Open Obsidian to view and edit your Cleft notes alongside your other notes.

Features of the Obsidian integration

  • Automatic syncing: Notes created in Cleft appear in Obsidian without manual export.

  • Markdown support: Cleft notes are saved in Markdown format, compatible with Obsidian's ecosystem.

  • Customizable save location: Choose which folder in your Obsidian vault receives Cleft notes.

  • Bidirectional sync: Changes made in Obsidian will sync back to Cleft (coming soon).

Tips for effective use

  • Use consistent tagging in Cleft to organize notes within Obsidian.

  • Leverage Obsidian's powerful linking features to connect ideas from Cleft with your existing notes.

  • Use Cleft for quick capture and initial processing, then refine and expand in Obsidian.

Limitations

  • The Obsidian integration is currently available only on macOS.

  • Audio files are not synced to Obsidian, only the transcribed and processed text.

We're continuously working to improve the Obsidian integration. If you have suggestions or encounter any issues, please send us feedback.

By utilizing the Obsidian integration, you can combine Cleft's powerful voice-to-text capabilities with Obsidian's robust note-linking and knowledge management features, creating a comprehensive system for capturing and developing your ideas.

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