You can install plugins on Obsidian, like Excalidraw
Obsidian supports community plugins. Excalidraw adds sketching and diagramming directly into your notes.
Installing plugins:
- Open Settings in Obsidian
- Navigate to Community plugins
- Click Browse to search available plugins
- Search for the plugin you want (e.g., “Excalidraw”)
- Click Install, then Enable
What Excalidraw offers:
Excalidraw is a sketching tool that lets you create visual content within Obsidian:
- Quick sketches integrated into notes
- User interface mockups and wireframes
- Simple charts and diagrams
- Mindmaps using templates
- Image annotations on canvas
- Embedded drawings that transclude into other notes
- Programmatic generation using ExcalidrawAutomate library
Why use plugins:
Obsidian’s plugin ecosystem transforms it from a markdown editor into a full productivity suite. Popular plugins include:
- Excalidraw - Drawing and diagramming
- Dataview - Query and display note data
- Kanban - Task boards
- Calendar - Daily note navigation
- Templater - Advanced template scripting
Plugins automatically update embedded references when you rename drawings.