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Excalidraw for Obsidian
Edit and view Excalidraw drawings inside Obsidian.
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What is Excalidraw for Obsidian?
The Excalidraw plugin brings Excalidraw's hand-drawn whiteboard into Obsidian, so you can sketch diagrams and mind maps, link them to notes and embed them in your vault.
Pros
- Sketch and diagram right in your vault
- Drawings link to and embed in notes
- Very actively maintained
Cons
- AGPL-3.0 licence has strict terms for modified versions
- Large drawings can slow down mobile
Who should use Excalidraw for Obsidian
Visual thinkers who want diagrams living next to their notes.
Who may not need it
People who never draw or diagram.
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