In short:
Omnisearch is a plugin that adds powerful, fast search across all your Obsidian files, including:
- note contents,
- file names,
- attachments,
- tags,
- even
YAMLand properties.
It works faster than the standard search and shows the results as an interactive list.
How is it useful?
- Quick access to the notes you need without opening the graph view or the navigation panel.
- It supports smart search — it finds things even with typos and partial matches.
- You can search the whole vault, a specific folder or by links.
- It shows the phrase’s context — a snippet of text around what was found.
How does it work?
- You install it via Community Plugins.
- You open
Omnisearchwith a hotkey (by default —Ctrl+O, can be changed). - You type a phrase — the plugin instantly shows the results.
- You navigate the results with the arrows and can open the note you need right away.
Comments from the chat
- “Obsidian already has search, but Omnisearch is 10x more convenient. It works like a Command Palette + search in one.”
- “When the vault is big — the standard search lags, but here everything flies.”
- “It doesn’t replace Dataview, but it helps find manual notes faster.”
- Obsidian Forum: “For big knowledge bases — a must-have. Faster, smarter and cleaner than the standard search.”
Conclusion
Omnisearch is a fast and precise way to find any information in your base. If you keep hundreds or thousands of notes, this plugin significantly cuts your search time.
Simple, functional and convenient — especially valuable for those who work with a large amount of data.
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