Beyond Chat: Using Obsidian as an Agent Operating System
evielync · x · 2026-08-28
The author argues that the future UI for knowledge workers shouldn't be chat-only, citing the need for frequent document collaboration. They chose Obsidian as their agent OS for the following reasons:
- Communicating with agents via plugin on any device.
- Easy collaboration via Obsidian's Markdown nature.
- Visualization and management via custom plugins and bases.
The author emphasizes the need for a workspace layer to operate efficiently.
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