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Image Search

by Mohammad Razeghi
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Description

Category: 3rd Party Integrations
#image-search#google-api#visual-content

The Image Search plugin allows Obsidian users to seamlessly search for and insert images into their notes using Google's Programmable Search Engine. By integrating with Google APIs, users can perform image searches directly within Obsidian and choose relevant results to enhance their notes. The plugin supports personalized search configurations, including the use of Google API Keys and Search Engine IDs, ensuring secure and customizable access. Designed to streamline workflows, this plugin is particularly useful for users who frequently integrate visual content into their documentation or creative projects.

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Latest Version

0.1.0
3 months ago

Changelog

Breaking Change: Switched from Google to Brave Image Search API

Why this change?

Google's Programmable Search Engine API is no longer available on the free/pragmatic tier, making it inaccessible for most users. We've migrated to Brave Search API, which offers a generous free tier and straightforward setup.

What you need to do:

  • Get a free Brave Search API key at https://api.search.brave.com/
  • Go to Settings → Community Plugins → Image Search
  • Enter your new Brave API key

Note: The old Google API key and Search Engine ID settings are no longer used and can be disregarded.

Brave API Free Tier:

  • 2,000 queries/month
  • No credit card charge (card required only for verification)

See the README for detailed setup instructions.

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Image Search Plugin for Obsidian

The Image Search plugin enables Obsidian users to search for images via Brave Search API directly within Obsidian. This document provides detailed instructions on how to set up and use the plugin.

Installation

  1. Download the Image Search plugin from Obsidian's community plugins list.
  2. Install the plugin via Obsidian's settings under "Community Plugins".
  3. Enable the plugin from the "Installed Plugins" tab.

Prerequisites

Before using the Image Search plugin, you must obtain a Brave Search API key.

How to Get a Brave Search API Key

  1. Go to the Brave Search API dashboard: https://api.search.brave.com
  2. Sign up for a Brave account if you don't already have one.
  3. Register for API access. You'll need to provide a credit card for verification (as an anti-fraud measure), but you won't be charged on the free plan.
  4. Choose a plan:
    • Free AI: $0 - Up to 2,000 queries/month, 1 query/second
    • Base AI: $5.00 per 1,000 requests - Up to 20M queries/month
    • Pro AI: $9.00 per 1,000 requests - Unlimited queries/month
  5. Copy your API key from the dashboard and keep it secure.

For more details, visit the Brave Search API pricing page.

Configuration

  1. Open plugin settings in Obsidian by navigating to Settings -> Community Plugins -> Image Search.
  2. Enter your Brave Search API Key in the field provided in the plugin settings.

Usage

  1. Open the command palette in Obsidian (default shortcut Ctrl/Cmd + P).
  2. Type Image Search and select it from the list.
  3. Enter your search query in the popup and press Enter.
  4. Select an image from the results displayed to insert into your current document.

Support

For support you can buy me a coffee.

For feature requests, or to report issues, please visit the Github Page for this plugin.

Thank you for using the Image Search plugin for Obsidian!

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