coalesce

To merge related articles in Obsidian, the Skill scans source files, plans a unified structure, generates a cohesive merged article with updated frontmatter, and archives the originals under a designated archive path to preserve traceability.

Consolidating overlapping notes is handled by generating a merged article while archiving the original source files with their preserved URLs. This maintains access to references and cross-linked notes without deleting fragmented content.

Article merging is needed when content is fragmented across topics and duplicates exist, such as overlapping concepts or cross-linked notes. It creates a unified piece while archiving sources to maintain historical references.

Yes, merging articles updates or preserves frontmatter to maintain traceability across the consolidated content. Original source files are archived with preserved URLs to ensure references remain accessible.

Archiving source files after combining notes involves moving the originals to a specified archive path. The Skill automatically preserves their URLs and frontmatter during the merge to maintain traceability.

Yes, you can specify the output path when combining markdown files. The Skill accepts source file paths and a target destination, generating the merged article at the specified location while archiving the originals.