The Excalidraw plugin integrates the Excalidraw sketching tool into Obsidian, allowing users to create and manage visual diagrams directly within their vault. It enables seamless embedding of drawings into markdown documents and supports linking between drawings and notes. The plugin offers extensive customization options, including templates, export settings, and compatibility features for working across different platforms. Users can enhance their workflow with features like LaTeX support, markdown embedding, and a script engine for automation. Excalidraw drawings can be annotated, linked, and previewed within Obsidian, providing a powerful tool for visual thinkers and content creators.

The Mxmind Mindmap plugin integrates Mxmind, a mind mapping tool, with Obsidian, allowing users to easily convert their markdown files into interactive mind maps. By right-clicking on a markdown file, users can generate a mind map and visually organize their notes. The plugin includes a mind map editor within Obsidian's sidebar, offering a seamless experience for brainstorming and planning. Note that some features, like saving and syncing mind maps, require an account with Mxmind.com. The plugin provides an intuitive interface for managing and editing mind maps directly within Obsidian.

The Canvas Mindmap Helper plugin enhances Obsidian's Canvas view by adding mind mapping functionality. It provides convenient commands to quickly add new cards and navigate between them using the keyboard. A key feature is the auto layout command, which automatically arranges the cards for a more organized view. Additionally, the plugin offers the option to trigger the auto layout whenever changes are made to the cards, helping users maintain a neat and structured visual representation of their ideas. This plugin is ideal for users looking to turn their Canvas view into a dynamic, interactive mind mapping tool.

The ASCII Tree Generator plugin converts indented outlines in Obsidian into structured ASCII tree diagrams. It provides a simple syntax using `=` characters to define hierarchy levels and automatically formats the output with box-drawing characters for clarity. The plugin supports unlimited nesting, making it ideal for visualizing project structures, technical documentation, or mind maps. Users can generate trees within markdown code blocks and view them in both editing and preview modes, ensuring a seamless workflow for organizing complex ideas in a structured, text-based format.