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!