The Cognitive Architect Sync plugin allows Obsidian users to download architectural artifacts from Cognitive Architect (IBM IT Architect Assistant) directly into their vault as Markdown notes and images. This integration facilitates linking and organizing architectural data using Obsidian's features, enabling users to connect artifacts with other notes and leverage community plugins like Dataview for customized views and analysis. The plugin supports saving artifacts with frontmatter properties and linking them within notes. Users can also create templates for artifact formatting to streamline their workflows. It is particularly useful for professionals managing architecture models who seek to integrate them seamlessly into their note-taking and knowledge management systems.