## Introduction to Knowledge Management with Obsidian [(00:00:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=0s) - [[Obsidian (software) | Obsidian]] is a tool used for Knowledge Management, serving as a central store for various types of information, including engineering logs, notes, highlights from books and articles, bookmarks, links, and example code [(00:00:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=2s). - The information stored in Obsidian can be analyzed, searched, and referenced, making it a consistent place to find everything needed [(00:00:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=31s). - In traditional Knowledge Management, separate apps are often used for different experiences, such as browsers for bookmarks, code repositories for example code, highlighting apps for highlights, and separate apps for notes and logs [(00:00:39)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=39s). - Obsidian helps put all these types of information in one place, providing interesting capabilities and extensions to leverage the stored information [(00:01:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=60s). - Cursor can leverage the information already stored in Obsidian, improving the path to perform analysis and search, and enabling amazing things to be done with AI and the knowledge base [(00:01:10)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=70s). ## Exploring Cursor: The AI Code Editor [(00:01:24)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=84s) - Cursor is an AI code editor that is well-known for potentially replacing the current industry standard code editor for those interested in AI, with features such as code autocompletion and the ability to perform certain actions within the code [(00:01:24)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=84s). - Cursor's AI capabilities allow it to finish writing code, run through the code to perform actions, and use several models to achieve this, making it one of the best interfaces for AI coding [(00:01:38)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=98s). - The tool has convinced some users to cancel their [[GitHub Copilot | GitHub Co-Pilot]] subscriptions, which was previously considered the industry standard for AI coding tools [(00:02:03)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=123s). - Cursor is different from other AI tools for [[Obsidian (software) | Obsidian]] because it is primarily a coding tool and editor that can understand various raw files and code types, including text [(00:02:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=131s). - This ability to understand different file types allows users to easily leverage their code base as their knowledge base, making it a useful tool for managing knowledge in Obsidian [(00:02:21)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=141s). - Cursor can be integrated with Obsidian, allowing users to utilize its features within their Obsidian instance [(00:02:32)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=152s). ## Integrating Obsidian with Cursor [(00:02:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=155s) - Obsidian has a homepage and a map of core links that are frequently visited, along with various folders and a workflow within the Obsidian space [(00:02:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=157s). - The [[Obsidian (software) | Obsidian]] folder can be opened in Cursor, allowing the loading of Obsidian markdown files, which can then be viewed in both Obsidian and Cursor, showing different interpretations of the same file [(00:02:53)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=173s). - When Obsidian is first integrated with Cursor, there may be a lag due to the syncing of the codebase and the generation of embeddings that help Cursor understand the files within the codebase [(00:03:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=213s). - The syncing process can be tweaked by configuring ignored files, such as excal draw files, which can be added to the ignored files list to prevent them from being updated unless manually done so [(00:04:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=241s). - If issues arise during the syncing process, it may be necessary to delete the sync and reconfigure the ignored files or folders, which may require some experimentation, especially for unique Obsidian setups [(00:04:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=276s). - The base configuration of Cursor worked fine for the Obsidian setup in question, but adjustments may be needed for more complex configurations [(00:04:54)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=294s). ## Using AI to Query Your Knowledge Base [(00:04:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=295s) - [[Obsidian (software) | Obsidian]] has been imported into Cursor, allowing users to ask questions and query their knowledge base using AI [(00:04:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=295s). - The AI plane in Cursor can be used to ask questions about the Obsidian instance, and users can ask questions about various topics, including AI tools [(00:04:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=299s). - When asking a question, users can choose to search through their files by hitting command and enter or clicking the "run" button, which will attempt to find relevant information [(00:05:30)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=330s). - The AI model will search through all files to try and find an answer, and users can click the "new chat" button to open up a new chat [(00:05:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=335s). - Users can ask questions about specific topics, such as the latest post created on Stable Discussion, and the AI model will search through all relevant files to find the correct answer [(00:05:57)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=357s). - The AI model can successfully retrieve information from the knowledge base, including the topic of the latest post created on Stable Discussion, which in this case was "Content Holiness" [(00:06:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=367s). - The AI model can also provide additional information, such as the entry number of the post, which in this case was entry 26 in all AI posts for Stable Discussion [(00:06:18)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=378s). ## Advanced Use Cases and Troubleshooting [(00:06:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=396s) - The AI model is unable to traverse linking between different files, which can cause problems when tracking ideas across the entire code base, but it can still put information together from multiple perspectives [(00:06:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=396s). - To improve the AI model's understanding, additional context can be provided, such as referencing a full document, to answer a previous question and provide more accurate information [(00:07:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=437s). - The AI model can find information that is not directly indexed, such as the most recent post created, by looking through all the posts [(00:07:53)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=473s). - The AI model can be used for brainstorming by referencing multiple files, such as bookmarks and previous video ideas, to generate examples with sentence descriptions [(00:08:23)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=503s). - By providing the AI model with more context and references, it can provide more accurate and relevant information, making it a useful tool for knowledge management [(00:08:30)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=510s). ## Brainstorming with AI: Generating New Ideas [(00:08:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=514s) - Brainstorming with AI involves combining past knowledge and ideas to generate new concepts, such as combining past videos and book notes with interesting links and findings [(00:08:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=515s). - The AI can take these combined ideas and try to create something new and interesting, serving as an example of AI-assisted brainstorming [(00:08:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=527s). - One potential idea generated through this process is the power of AI-assisted diagramming, which can revolutionize how developers and designers communicate ideas from concept to code [(00:08:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=529s). - Specific tools and technologies mentioned as part of this idea include [[Eraser | Eraser.IO]], Diagram [[Generative pre-trained transformer | GPT]], and the potential for AI to revise and improve the communication of ideas [(00:08:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=532s). ## Exploring AI Tools for Developers and Designers [(00:09:04)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=544s) - Exploring innovative AI interfaces for developers is an area of interest, with Cursor and L Chat being notable examples [(00:09:05)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=545s). - AI-powered code review is a concept worth exploring, as it has the potential to improve the development process [(00:09:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=553s). - The rise of AI in web design is a significant trend, with tools like [[Figma]] being prominent, while Framer is an interesting but not yet fully developed idea [(00:09:19)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=559s). - Mastering AI documentation is another important aspect of working with AI tools [(00:09:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=566s). ## Enhancing Documentation with AI [(00:09:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=567s) - Mint and Minfi are mentioned as potential documentation services that could be explored for their features and capabilities [(00:09:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=569s). - Minfi is described as a cool documentation service that includes a built-in AI chat and interesting API interfaces [(00:09:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=576s). - Minfi's system appears to be visually appealing and warrants further investigation [(00:09:43)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=583s). - The documentation service could be a good topic for a video, allowing for discovery of its interesting features [(00:09:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=592s). ## Improving Content with AI Edits [(00:09:53)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=593s) - AI edits can be used to mix and match curated content in new ways, potentially leading to novel ideas or perspectives that may not have been considered before [(00:09:54)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=594s). - Existing files or documents can be improved upon using AI edits, such as by rewriting or rephrasing certain sections to make them more engaging or effective [(00:10:03)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=603s). - AI can be used to update specific sections of a document, such as an introduction, to make it more suitable for a particular style or format, like a YouTube-style introduction [(00:10:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=617s). - When submitting AI edits, the system can generate an outline and notes in the same style as the source document, making it easier to review and incorporate the changes [(00:10:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=627s). ## The Power of AI in Knowledge Management [(00:10:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=629s) - AI-powered knowledge management offers various possibilities and features, including the ability to edit columns in tables and perform interesting tasks with a powerful tool like Cursor [(00:10:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=655s). - Cursor provides numerous options and capabilities for managing knowledge, allowing users to explore different possibilities and features [(00:11:15)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=675s). - One of the key benefits of using a tool like Cursor is its ability to consume and process existing documents within a knowledge base, making it a valuable asset for knowledge management [(00:11:24)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=684s). - The integration of AI in knowledge management can lead to new ideas and insights, enabling users to work on their knowledge base in innovative ways [(00:10:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=649s). - AI-powered tools can help users discover new features and capabilities, leading to a deeper understanding of what can be achieved with knowledge management [(00:11:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=668s). ## Why Obsidian Still Matters [(00:11:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=689s) - [[Obsidian (software) | Obsidian]] is still a necessary tool, as it is used for various workflows that it powers in a way that Cursor does not [(00:11:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=689s). - The Obsidian interface is visually more appealing, allowing for a more enjoyable editing experience with features like colors and styling [(00:11:48)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=708s). - Obsidian offers a full-text edit interface, making it easier to work without needing to think in terms of code or markdown [(00:11:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=715s). - Familiarity with Obsidian's interface and commands is an advantage, as it allows for more efficient workflow management [(00:12:09)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=729s). ## Using Obsidian for Daily Workflow [(00:12:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=733s) - [[Obsidian (software) | Obsidian]] is used for daily workflow, with the Quick Add plugin being a frequently used feature for quickly adding daily notes [(00:12:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=733s). - A daily note can be created with a timestamp, and if the file does not already exist, it will be immediately created and the note added [(00:12:28)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=748s). - The inbox in Obsidian serves as a storage place for pending documents, while the notes folder is used for long-term notes, with a preference for the system to handle organization rather than manual folder management [(00:12:46)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=766s). - The raw assets folder in Obsidian stores various types of files, including images, [[PNG | PNGs]], and [[PDF | PDFs]] [(00:13:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=781s). - Maps of content are used to organize files, and these maps can be highlighted on the homepage, providing a flow of information that is difficult to replicate in a code editor [(00:13:09)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=789s). - Obsidian is used separately from code editors for knowledge work, with a preference for keeping these tasks distinct [(00:13:38)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=818s). ## Integrating AI with Obsidian [(00:13:43)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=823s) - The workflow involves working on a file in [[Obsidian (software) | Obsidian]], thinking through ideas, and then having a question that needs to be answered, at which point the user switches to Cursor to ask the question and get an answer [(00:13:44)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=824s). - After using Cursor to get an answer, the user goes back to Obsidian to continue writing, using the right tool for the right job and not switching entirely to one or the other [(00:14:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=841s). - Cursor is considered an awesome add-on for Obsidian because it allows for full control over files, unlike more proprietary systems like [[Notion (productivity software) | Notion]], and also provides the flexibility of having a powerful AI tool [(00:14:12)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=852s). - The AI tool in Cursor can index and understand all the documents, making it a really powerful flow for knowledge management [(00:14:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=871s). - This workflow is expected to be leveraged in day-to-day activities, and is already showing excitement for its potential [(00:14:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=882s). ## Conclusion and Final Thoughts [(00:14:48)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxss50uZgE0&t=888s) - 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