MarginNote

Deep Reading Plugin

Explanations, questions, and cards stay with the material.

Explain selections, ask follow-up questions, write results back to cards, listen to text, and export to Obsidian without leaving MarginNote.

Version: v0.1.0
Requires: MarginNote 4.2.3+
Status: Signed

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ReadingSpace for MarginNote reading context

ReadingSpace for MarginNote quick explanation interface

Stay with the material. Understand and organize as you read.

Start with a PDF selection, excerpt, or mind map card, then request an explanation, ask AI follow-up questions, or listen to the text. Results can be written back to cards or exported to Obsidian when needed.

Understand Selections

Explain current text and dig deeper

Get quick explanations and ask follow-up questions about PDF selections and card content.

Write Back Results

Put insights back into titles, comments, and cards

AI responses can be written back to titles, comments, child cards, and sibling cards.

Listen & Export

Listen to materials and export to Obsidian on demand

Use text-to-speech from multiple providers, control playback in a dedicated player, and export manually to Obsidian.

Real Plugin Interface

From context to cards, every step stays visible.

ReadingSpace for MarginNote reading context interface — **Reading Context**Keep questions, evidence, and your reading path with the current material.

ReadingSpace for MarginNote quick explanation — **Quick Explanation**Explain selected text without losing your place in the document.

ReadingSpace for MarginNote card write-back — **Card Write-back**Save AI responses to titles, comments, or related cards.

ReadingSpace for MarginNote audio player — **Listen to Content**A dedicated player manages voice, progress, and playlists.

ReadingSpace for MarginNote export to Obsidian — **Obsidian Export**Export selected excerpts, PDFs, or structured content when needed.

ReadingSpace for MarginNote manual sync range settings — **Settings & Sync**Manage imports, exports, and manual sync scope in one place.

Forum availability

Plugin signed

View the ReadingSpace for MarginNote release post in the forum.

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