do.archive

Archive completed Obsidian projects and processed inbox items into year-based folders.

6|3|Updated Mar 4, 2026

Search Tags:#obsidian #metadata #organization #vault #archive #frontmatter #wikilinks

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npx skills add https://github.com/dull-bird/DeepOrbit --skill do-archive

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Skill: do.archive
Source: https://github.com/dull-bird/DeepOrbit/tree/main/skills/do.archive
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dull-bird/DeepOrbit --skill do-archive

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Archive completed projects and processed inbox items to keep the vault organized and history intact.

Core Features & Use Cases

Identify completed projects in 20_Projects with status: done and inbox items in 00_Inbox with status: processed
Move files to 99_System/Archive organized by year for projects and by year/month for inbox
Update frontmatter with archived date and preserve existing metadata and links
Generate a concise archival summary and log actions to the daily note

Quick Start

Run the do.archive skill to scan your vault and move completed projects and processed inbox items to the archive, updating metadata and preserving links.

Frequently Asked Questions about do.archive

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

FAQPage Schema

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

Yes, you can automatically move processed inbox items by scanning the 00_Inbox folder for files with a processed status. The skill relocates them into year and month-based subfolders within 99_System/Archive and logs the action to your daily note.

Does archiving notes in Obsidian preserve wikilinks and frontmatter?▼

No special plugins are required, but your Obsidian vault must use the specific 20_Projects and 00_Inbox folder structures. The skill relies on these predefined directories and status frontmatter properties to identify and move completed or processed items correctly.

How do I log archival actions to my daily note in Obsidian?▼

To log archival actions to your daily note, the skill generates a concise summary of moved projects and inbox items. It automatically appends this log entry to your daily note during the archival process to keep your vault history intact.

What is the best way to organize an Obsidian archive by year?▼

The best way to organize an Obsidian archive by year is to move completed files from 20_Projects and 00_Inbox into a 99_System/Archive directory. This skill automatically structures them into year-based folders for projects and year/month folders for inbox items.