check-tenets

Scan Obsidian Markdown files for content contradicting five foundational tenets.

3|Updated Dec 30, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/unfinishablemap/unfinishablemap --skill check-tenets
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: check-tenets
Source: https://github.com/unfinishablemap/unfinishablemap/tree/main/.claude/skills/check-tenets
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/unfinishablemap/unfinishablemap --skill check-tenets

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill verifies that all site content adheres to the five foundational tenets, helping maintain a coherent, defensible worldview across the Obsidian vault.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Continuous Alignment: Regularly checks the Obsidian vault for conflicts between content and the tenets.
  • Conflict Detection & Classification: Identifies direct contradictions and implicit tensions, categorizing them as ERROR, WARNING, or NOTE.
  • Structured Reporting & Changelog: Generates a Tenet Alignment report under obsidian/reviews and logs updates to the workflow changelog.

Quick Start

Run the tenet alignment check on the entire Obsidian vault to produce a report at obsidian/reviews/tenet-check-YYYY-MM-DD.md and update obsidian/workflow/changelog.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about check-tenets

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check my Obsidian vault for content that contradicts foundational tenets?

To perform a tenet check, scan Markdown files under obsidian/topics and obsidian/concepts to detect conflicts with the five foundational tenets. It generates a structured report at obsidian/reviews/tenet-check-YYYY-MM-DD.md and updates the workflow changelog.

What is tenet alignment in Obsidian and how does it maintain content quality?

Tenet alignment verifies that all site content adheres to the five foundational tenets, helping maintain a coherent, defensible worldview across your Obsidian vault by detecting direct contradictions and implicit tensions.

When should I run a tenet check on my Obsidian Markdown files?

You should apply the tenet check monthly or immediately after major content additions to your Obsidian vault. This ensures any new or modified Markdown content is reviewed for conflicts before they accumulate.

Does the tenet check modify my source Markdown files during the review process?

No, the tenet check operates without modifying source content. It only detects and classifies conflicts in your Markdown files, generating a separate Tenet Alignment report and updating the workflow changelog.

How are tenet conflicts classified and reported in the Obsidian vault?

Tenet conflicts are classified as ERROR, WARNING, or NOTE based on their severity. The results are compiled into a structured Tenet Alignment report at obsidian/reviews/tenet-check-YYYY-MM-DD.md.