AI-Grounded Answers vs JSON Canvas

AI-Grounded Answers

By Brave

Get fast, cited AI answers based on live web search — no coding required.

JSON Canvas

By Steph Ango (Kepano / Obsidian)

Create visual knowledge maps, mind maps, and flowcharts for Obsidian without any code.

AI-Grounded Answers

• Provides AI-generated answers based on live web search results
• Includes inline citations so you can verify sources
• Offers research mode for complex questions that need thorough investigation
• Returns up-to-date information rather than relying on static training data
• Works through simple chat requests — no code needed from you

JSON Canvas

• Creates visual canvases with text boxes, images, links, and grouped elements
• Connects ideas with labeled arrows and color-coded relationships
• Generates mind maps, flowcharts, project boards, and research diagrams
• Organizes complex information spatially so you can see the big picture
• Saves files that open directly in Obsidian's canvas view

Reach for AI-Grounded Answers when…

• You need current facts or research on a topic that changes frequently
• You want an AI answer with sources you can verify
• You're researching a complex topic and want the AI to do multiple searches for you
• You need accurate information backed by real web sources, not just the AI's training data

Reach for JSON Canvas when…

• You're brainstorming a new project and want to map out all the moving pieces
• You need to visualize how different ideas or documents connect to each other
• You're planning a workflow or process and want to see it as a flowchart
• You want to turn scattered notes into an organized visual knowledge map