boxp-obsidian-search

Search Obsidian Vault notes by keyword and return matching excerpts.

Updated Jan 26, 2013

Search Tags:#search #bash #Obsidian #knowledge #grep #Vault

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/boxp/dotfiles --skill boxp-obsidian-search

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: boxp-obsidian-search
Source: https://github.com/boxp/dotfiles/tree/main/.claude/skills/boxp-obsidian-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/boxp/dotfiles --skill boxp-obsidian-search

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill enables users to search Obsidian Vault notes by keyword to surface relevant knowledge.

Core Features & Use Cases

Vault-wide search: Locate notes mentioning topics, keywords, or people across your Obsidian Vault.
Contextual snippets: Retrieve relevant notes and short excerpts to support answers or summaries.
Use Case: When compiling a research note, search for mentions like BOXP, lolice k8s cluster, or ひとはこ to gather related notes.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to search for a keyword within your Obsidian Vault. Example: search for 'BOXP' or 'k8s cluster' and return matching notes with brief excerpts.

Frequently Asked Questions about boxp-obsidian-search

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I search my Obsidian Vault notes by keyword from Claude?▼

To search your Obsidian Vault notes by keyword, this skill uses standard Bash tools and the OBSIDIAN_ROOT environment variable to locate matching Markdown files and surface relevant knowledge with brief contextual snippets.

Can I retrieve contextual snippets from Obsidian Markdown files using a bash search?▼

Yes, you can retrieve contextual snippets from Obsidian Markdown files using a bash search. The skill locates matching notes across the entire vault and returns short excerpts to support answers or summaries.

Do I need to set the OBSIDIAN_ROOT environment variable before searching my Vault?▼

Yes, you need to set the OBSIDIAN_ROOT environment variable before searching your Vault. The skill relies on this variable to locate and read the Markdown files within your specific Obsidian directory structure.

What is the best way to grep personal notes and Kubernetes configurations stored in Obsidian?▼

The best way to grep personal notes and Kubernetes configurations stored in Obsidian is using this skill, which applies standard Bash tools to perform a vault-wide search and instantly surfaces matching Markdown files.

Are there limitations to searching an Obsidian Vault with standard bash tools?▼

A limitation of searching an Obsidian Vault with standard bash tools is that it primarily targets text within Markdown files using keyword matching, meaning it relies on exact terms rather than understanding semantic relationships or searching non-text attachments.