do.recap

Summarize modified Markdown notes into structured periodic recap reports.

6|3|Updated Mar 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dull-bird/DeepOrbit --skill do-recap
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Skill: do.recap
Source: https://github.com/dull-bird/DeepOrbit/tree/main/skills/do.recap
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dull-bird/DeepOrbit --skill do-recap

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the time-consuming process of manually scanning and synthesizing recently created or modified Markdown notes, producing a concise, structured periodic recap that highlights core themes, results, and cross-note connections.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Natural-language time parsing: Understands ranges like "today", "last 7 days", or "October 2023" and converts them to concrete time windows.
  • Scoped vault search & strict filtering: Finds only .md files under directories starting with 00–90, explicitly excluding 99_System and hidden/system folders such as .git, .obsidian, and .gemini.
  • Content extraction and analysis: Reads note contents, extracts core themes and conclusions, and synthesizes a multi-section Markdown recap suitable for saving into the vault (e.g., 10_Diary).
  • Use case: Generate weekly research retrospectives or monthly project summaries that reveal emerging knowledge threads and blind spots.

Quick Start

Invoke the agent with /do:recap followed by a natural-language time range such as this week to generate a periodic recap of new and modified notes.

Frequently Asked Questions about do.recap

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a periodic summary of recently modified notes in an Obsidian vault?

To generate a periodic summary of recently modified notes in an Obsidian vault, you can use natural-language time ranges like "last 7 days" to automatically locate, read, and synthesize Markdown files into a structured recap report.

What is automatic periodic recap for Markdown notes and how does it work?

Automatic periodic recap for Markdown notes parses natural-language time ranges, extracts core themes and conclusions from newly created or modified .md files, and produces a multi-section Markdown report highlighting cross-note connections.

Does the periodic recap tool search all folders in my Obsidian vault?

The periodic recap tool does not search all folders; it restricts searches to directories named 00 through 90 while explicitly excluding 99_System and hidden system folders like .git and .obsidian.

How do I create a weekly research retrospective from my vault notes?

To create a weekly research retrospective from your vault notes, trigger the recap function with a time range such as "this week" to automatically synthesize modified Markdown files into a retrospective summary.

Can I save the generated periodic recap report directly into my vault?

You can save the generated periodic recap report directly into your vault, such as into a 10_Diary directory, because the output is a structured multi-section Markdown file compatible with your existing notes.

What time range formats are supported for summarizing vault notes?

For summarizing vault notes, supported time range formats include natural-language phrases like "today", "last 7 days", or "October 2023", which the system converts into concrete time windows for file filtering.