Multi-Source Research vs JSON Canvas

Multi-Source Research

By ClawHub Community

Gathers information from academic papers, news, social media, and web search in one place.

JSON Canvas

By Steph Ango (Kepano / Obsidian)

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

Multi-Source Research

• Searches academic platforms (arXiv, Google Scholar), news sites, social media (Twitter/Weibo trends), and general web search at once
• Removes duplicate information and merges similar content to give you the unique insights
• Rates sources by credibility (official sources rated highest, social media lowest) so you know what to trust
• Organizes findings into a structured report with sections for academic references, news coverage, and social sentiment
• Highlights questionable information and notes when sources conflict

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 Multi-Source Research when…

• You're researching a market, competitor, or trend and need to see what multiple sources are saying
• You need to gather academic papers, news articles, and social media buzz about a topic all in one go
• You're preparing a report or presentation and want credible, cross-verified information quickly
• You want to understand public sentiment alongside official news and scholarly work

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