Install Hydrate for Obsidian

Get up and running in less than 5 minutes

🚀 Compatible with Obsidian 1.0+

Installation Guide

Step 1Create Your Hydrate Account

Sign up for an account.

Click 'Sign In' to create your account with Email or Google
Account is optional for free tier.
Sign up for Pro or Max tier to get your Hydrate license key.

Create Account & Get License Key

Step 2Open Obsidian Settings

In Obsidian, go to Settings (gear icon) → Community plugins

Click the gear icon in the bottom left of Obsidian
Navigate to 'Community plugins' in the left sidebar
Make sure 'Safe mode' is turned OFF to enable community plugins

Step 3Search for Hydrate

Browse community plugins and search for 'Hydrate'

Click 'Browse' next to Community plugins
Search for 'Hydrate' in the plugin search bar
Look for the official Hydrate plugin.

Step 4Install & Configure

Install the plugin and add your Hydrate API key

Click 'Install' on the Hydrate plugin
After installation, click 'Enable' to activate it
Go to Settings → Hydrate and paste your license key
Configure your API keys in the Hydrate settings
Start using Hydrate in your vault

Quick Start Guide

Once installed, here's how to start using Hydrate in your vault

💬 Chat with Your Notes

• Open the Hydrate panel from the ribbon
• Ask questions about your vault content
• Get insights and connections you might have missed

✨ Generate Ideas

• Select text and use "Expand with AI"
• Generate outlines from your existing notes
• Create summaries of complex topics

🔍 Smart Search

• Use semantic search to find related notes
• Discover connections between concepts
• Find relevant information across your vault

📝 Writing Assistant

• Get writing suggestions and improvements
• Generate content based on your notes
• Create structured documents from scattered thoughts

Need Help?

Common issues and solutions

Plugin not appearing in Community Plugins?

Make sure you have the latest version of Obsidian and that Safe mode is disabled in Settings → Community plugins.

API key not working?

Make sure you've copied your Hydrate API key correctly from your dashboard. Check that you have sufficient credits in your account.

Still having issues?

Contact our support team through your dashboard or join our community for help.
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