The Chem plugin enables seamless integration of chemistry into Obsidian by allowing users to render chemical structures directly from SMILES strings. It supports rendering both in code blocks and inline, with customizable scaling, theming, and export options. The plugin leverages powerful tools like Smiles Drawer and RDKit.js to generate precise chemical diagrams, making it ideal for researchers and students documenting chemical data. Additional features include integration with Dataview for dynamic queries and compatibility with various structure editors and translators. This plugin is a versatile tool for creating and managing chemistry-related notes in Obsidian.