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Connections & Crosslinks

The Connections module helps you discover relationships between notes in your vault. It identifies notes that are related through links, shared tags, similar structure, or content overlap.

What It Shows

Direct Connections

Notes that explicitly link to each other, forming clusters of related content.

Shared Tags

Notes that share the same tags, suggesting topical relationships.

Structural Similarity

Notes with similar organization or in the same folder hierarchy.

Content Overlap

Notes that discuss similar topics even without explicit links.

How It Works

  1. Graph Analysis - Examines the link structure of your vault
  2. Tag Clustering - Groups notes by shared tags
  3. Content Analysis - Identifies semantic similarities
  4. Pattern Detection - Finds clusters and hubs of related notes
  5. Suggestion Generation - Recommends connections you might want to strengthen

Example Output

Connections in Your Vault

Cluster: Project Management

These notes form a connected group: - Project Alpha Planning - Team Meeting Notes (links to 3 project notes) - Resource Allocation (tagged #project-management)

Potential Connection

"Productivity Tips" and "Weekly Review Process" share similar themes but aren't linked. Consider connecting them.

Hub Note

"Home" acts as a hub, linking to 15 other notes. Consider if all these connections are intentional.

Types of Connections

Internal links you've created using [[note name]] syntax.

Notes that link TO a given note (discovered automatically).

Tag Relationships

Notes sharing one or more tags.

Folder Proximity

Notes in the same folder or nearby in the hierarchy.

Semantic Similarity

Notes about similar topics (requires AI).

Configuration

AI Mode

With AI enabled:

  • Semantic content analysis
  • Intelligent connection suggestions
  • Natural language descriptions of relationships

Rule-Based Mode

Without AI:

  • Link and backlink analysis
  • Tag-based clustering
  • Folder structure relationships

Tips for Best Results

Intentional Linking

Create links when notes are genuinely related. Quality connections beat quantity.

Consistent Tag Taxonomy

Develop a consistent tagging system. Related notes should share relevant tags.

Use Folders Meaningfully

Folder structure can inform connections. Keep related notes grouped logically.

Review Suggestions

When the module suggests potential connections, take time to evaluate if they make sense for your vault.