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create-area

Create PARA area notes in Obsidian for ongoing life responsibilities with validation.

6|1|Updated Nov 26, 2025
Search Tags:#obsidian#para method#tiago forte#life organization#note creation#personal knowledge management#area notes
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nathanvale/side-quest-marketplace-old --skill create-area-nathanvale
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: create-area
Source: https://github.com/nathanvale/side-quest-marketplace-old/tree/main/plugins/para-obsidian/skills/create-area
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nathanvale/side-quest-marketplace-old --skill create-area-nathanvale

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? It prevents miscategorized notes in a PARA-based Obsidian vault by guiding users through creating areas (ongoing responsibilities) rather than projects, while checking for duplicates against existing areas. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Area vs Project Validation: Tests whether the concept has an end state and redirects users to project creation when appropriate. - Duplicate Detection: Loads existing areas via para_list_areas before creation to prevent overlapping life domains. - Template-Driven Creation: Discovers the area template's fields, destination folder, and section headings dynamically before calling para_create. - Use Case: A user wants to track career development. The skill confirms it is an ongoing responsibility, collects optional standards and routines, then creates a structured area note in the vault's Areas folder. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to create a new PARA area for an ongoing responsibility like health, career, or finance.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-area

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a PARA area in Obsidian?▼

Invoke the create-area skill and describe the ongoing responsibility you want to track. The skill lists your existing areas, validates the concept is ongoing, optionally collects standards and routines, then creates the note using the area template.

What is the difference between a PARA area and a project?▼

An area is an ongoing responsibility with no end date, like maintaining health or managing finances. A project has a specific goal and end state, like losing 10kg or renovating a kitchen. The skill validates this distinction and redirects project-like requests.

How many PARA areas should I have?▼

Most people need 5 to 10 areas covering domains like home, health, career, finance, and family. Having more than 15 areas suggests over-categorization, and the skill warns when a proposed area duplicates an existing one.

What happens if I try to create a duplicate area?▼

The skill loads all existing areas first and flags similar matches. It then asks whether the new area is genuinely different, should merge into the existing area, or should become a project within that area instead.

Can I create an area without defining standards and routines?▼

Yes, both the standards and routines phases are optional and can be skipped. The skill creates the area note with placeholder content that you can fill in later during reviews.

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