defrag

Automate 5-phase structural maintenance for Obsidian vaults.

Updated Apr 6, 2026

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Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/rikt46/My-Brain-Is-Full-Crew --skill defrag

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: defrag
Source: https://github.com/rikt46/My-Brain-Is-Full-Crew/tree/main/skills/defrag
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rikt46/My-Brain-Is-Full-Crew --skill defrag

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Weekly vault defragmentation focuses on the structural health of your knowledge base by auditing and enhancing the vault's organization to reduce cognitive load and improve navigation.

Core Features & Use Cases

5-phase structural audit: inbox hygiene, area completeness, project archival, MOC refresh, tag hygiene, and structure evolution, culminating in a comprehensive report.
Automated maintenance scheduling and trigger phrases to initiate defragmentation across languages.
Generates a centralized health report and keeps MOCs, indexes, and tags consistent for reliable discovery.

Quick Start

Say "defrag the vault" to start the 5-phase defragmentation process.

Frequently Asked Questions about defrag

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I automate Obsidian vault maintenance and reorganize my notes?▼

Automate Obsidian vault maintenance by running a 5-phase defragmentation process that reorganizes areas, archives projects, refreshes MOCs, and cleans tag hygiene. This structural audit reduces cognitive load and generates a centralized health report for reliable navigation.

What is the best way to clean up Obsidian tags and refresh MOCs regularly?▼

The best way to clean up Obsidian tags and refresh MOCs is using a scheduled structural audit that evaluates tag hygiene and updates indexes. This ensures consistent discovery and keeps your vault navigation reliable across weekly maintenance cycles.

How do I archive completed projects in an Obsidian vault automatically?▼

Archive completed projects in an Obsidian vault automatically through a dedicated phase of the defragmentation workflow. This process evaluates project status and moves finished items to an archive, maintaining structural health and reducing cognitive load.

Does the vault defrag workflow require any external plugins or dependencies?▼

The vault defrag workflow requires no external plugins or dependencies to operate. It applies directly to Obsidian vaults to execute inbox hygiene, area completeness checks, project archival, and MOC refresh without additional environment setup.

How do I start a structural audit of my Obsidian vault?▼

Start a structural audit of your Obsidian vault by saying "defrag the vault" to initiate the 5-phase defragmentation process. This triggers automated maintenance scheduling across languages to execute inbox hygiene, project archival, and tag cleaning.

When should I run a vault defragmentation process in Obsidian?▼

Run a vault defragmentation process in Obsidian weekly to maintain structural health and reduce cognitive load. You should perform this maintenance when your inbox needs hygiene, MOCs require refreshing, or tag taxonomy becomes inconsistent and impacts navigation.