get_backlinks_tool
Find all notes that link to a specific note to understand which notes reference a concept, discover relationships between notes, and build a mental map of note connections.
Instructions
Find all notes that link to a specific note (backlinks).
When to use:
Understanding which notes reference a concept or topic
Discovering relationships between notes
Finding notes that depend on the current note
Building a mental map of note connections
When NOT to use:
Finding links FROM a note (use get_outgoing_links)
Searching for broken links (use find_broken_links)
Performance note:
Fast for small vaults (<100 notes)
May take several seconds for large vaults (1000+ notes)
Consider using search_notes for specific link queries
Returns: All notes linking to the target with optional context
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| path | Yes | Path to the note to find backlinks for | |
| include_context | No | Include the text surrounding each link to understand why the link was made | |
| context_length | No | How much surrounding text to show for each link (in characters) | |
| ctx | No |