concept

Extract recurring concepts and definitions from vault notes using Python scripts.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Jack5316/Obsidian --skill concept
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: concept
Source: https://github.com/Jack5316/Obsidian/tree/main/.claude/skills/concept
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Jack5316/Obsidian --skill concept

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you identify and understand the core ideas, terms, and frameworks that you repeatedly encounter in your reading, making your knowledge base more cohesive and actionable.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Concept Identification: Automatically detects recurring concepts across your notes.
  • Concise Definitions: Generates clear, 2-4 sentence definitions for each identified concept.
  • Source Linking: Provides links back to the notes where each concept appears.
  • Use Case: Discover that "systems thinking" is a concept you're frequently engaging with across various project notes and research articles, and get a consolidated definition with links to all relevant sources.

Quick Start

Run the concept extraction to find recurring ideas across your recent notes.

Frequently Asked Questions about concept

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract recurring concepts from my notes for research synthesis?

To extract recurring concepts from your notes, you can run Python scripts that scan your vault to identify repeated themes and frameworks across multiple reading files. This surfaces repeated ideas for deeper understanding.

What is the best way to identify recurring frameworks across multiple notes?

Identifying recurring frameworks across multiple notes is done by analyzing note content and concept frequency within your vault. The process highlights repeated themes and provides links back to the original notes.

How does automatic concept definition generation work for a knowledge base?

Automatic concept definition generation works by using Python scripts to deterministically scan your vault reading notes. It identifies frequent ideas and generates concise 2-4 sentence definitions for each extracted concept.

Do I need Python scripts to find recurring themes in my research notes?

Yes, you need Python scripts to find recurring themes in your research notes. The Skill requires these scripts for deterministic concept extraction and definition generation based on note content and frequency.

Can I get links to the original notes where an extracted concept appears?

Yes, you can get links to the original notes where an extracted concept appears. Source linking is a core feature that connects the generated definitions directly back to the relevant notes in your vault.

Does this concept extraction tool work for general knowledge management tasks?

Yes, this concept extraction tool works for general knowledge management tasks. It applies to research synthesis by surfacing repeated themes from your vault reading, making your knowledge base more cohesive and actionable.