The short answer: Click the mic icon in Obsidian's left ribbon, speak naturally, and polished text appears in your note. All inside Obsidian, no switching apps.

AICHE Voice demo in Obsidian

Two Ways to Use AICHE with Obsidian

Option 1: Obsidian Plugin (Recommended)

Install AICHE Voice with BRAT (Beta Reviewers Auto-update Tool):

Install BRAT from Obsidian's Community Plugins if you don't have it
Open Settings → BRAT → Add Beta plugin
Paste repository: https://github.com/AICHE-app/obsidian-aiche-voice
Click Add Plugin
Enable AICHE Voice in Community Plugins
Go to Settings → AICHE Voice → Sign In
Start recording with the ribbon icon or hotkey

What you get:

One-click recording from ribbon icon
Status bar shows recording state ("Recording 0:15")
Text inserted at cursor position
"Polish text" toggle for automatic grammar and punctuation
"New Voice Note" command creates note and starts recording
Optional audio attachment (embeds .webm with the note)
Category folders for auto-sorting (Work/Life/Ideas/Misc)

Best for: Obsidian-focused workflow, mobile capture (iOS/Android), staying inside one app.

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Option 2: Desktop App (Universal)

Download AICHE from aiche.app. Works in Obsidian AND 50+ other apps with one hotkey.

Install:

Download AICHE from aiche.app (Windows, Mac, or Linux)
Sign in with Google or GitHub (7-day free trial, no credit card)
Set hotkey (Ctrl+Alt+R on Windows/Linux, ⌃+⌥+R on Mac)
Open Obsidian and start dictating

What you get:

Works in any text field (Obsidian, Gmail, Slack, Claude, etc.)
Smart Insert auto-pastes without clipboard
Same AI polishing as the plugin
One subscription covers everything

Best for: Using voice-to-text everywhere, not just Obsidian.

How AICHE Voice Differs from Other Plugins

If you've tried Whisper-based plugins for Obsidian, you know the experience: raw transcription dumps exactly what you said, filler words and all.

AICHE Voice outputs polished text. The AI fixes grammar, removes "um" and "uh," structures sentences, and handles punctuation. You speak naturally; you get clean notes.

Quick comparison:

Feature	Whisper-based plugins	AICHE Voice
Output	Raw transcription	Polished text
Setup	OpenAI API key required	Sign in with Google/GitHub
Pricing	Pay-per-minute (variable)	$4.99/month unlimited
Platforms	Desktop only (most)	All Obsidian platforms
Mobile	Not available	iOS and Android

Plugin Features

Recording state with timer in status bar

Settings panel with all options

Recording Controls

Ribbon icon: Click the mic in Obsidian's left sidebar
Hotkey: Customize in Obsidian's hotkey settings
Command palette: Search "AICHE" (Ctrl+P / Cmd+P)
Status bar: Shows "Recording 0:15" with live timer

Text Processing

Polish text: Toggle on to clean grammar and punctuation automatically
Insert position: At cursor, or end of note if no cursor
Audio attachment: Optionally embed the .webm recording with your note

Organization

New Voice Note command: Creates a new note in your Voice Notes folder and starts recording immediately
Category folders: Auto-sort into Work, Life, Ideas, or Misc based on content

Workflows for Obsidian Users

Fleeting Notes

You're reading, an idea hits. Click the mic, speak it, done. AICHE captures your thought while it's fresh. 30 seconds of speaking replaces 3 minutes of typing.

Literature Notes

Reading a paper or book. Speak your summary: "Author argues that..." AICHE structures your words into clean paragraphs. Add wiki links and tags later.

Meeting Notes

Meeting starts, mic icon ready. Speak as the meeting happens. "Discussion about Q1 roadmap. Consensus: prioritize mobile. Alex handles design, deadline end of February." Real-time capture beats post-meeting reconstruction.

Daily Notes

Morning or evening routine. Open daily note, click mic, speak what happened. Consistency increases because friction decreases.

Pricing

One subscription covers everything. The Obsidian plugin and Desktop app share the same account.

$4.99/month for unlimited voice-to-text
7-day free trial, no credit card required
Sign in with Google or GitHub

Whether you use the Obsidian plugin, the Desktop app, or both, the price stays the same.

Common Questions

Q: Does the plugin work on mobile?
A: Yes. AICHE Voice works on iOS and Android through Obsidian's mobile apps.

Q: What's the difference between plugin and desktop app?
A: The plugin lives inside Obsidian with native UI. The desktop app works in any application with one hotkey. Same account, same features, different integration points.

Q: Do I need an OpenAI API key?
A: No. AICHE handles all the AI processing. Just sign in and start recording.

Q: Is my audio stored?
A: Audio is purged within 15 seconds of processing. Zero retention.

Q: Can I keep the audio file?
A: Yes. Enable "Attach audio" in settings and the .webm file embeds with your note.

Q: What if I have an accent or speak quickly?
A: AICHE handles natural speech patterns well. The AI adapts to different accents and speaking styles.

Get Started

Plugin (recommended for Obsidian users):
Settings → Community Plugins → Browse → Search "AICHE Voice" → Install → Enable → Sign In

Desktop app (for universal voice-to-text):
Download from aiche.app → Sign in → Set hotkey → Dictate anywhere

📦 GitHub Repository

AICHE +Obsidian Integration