galaxy-brain

Load full Galaxy research markdown documents from local vault or GitHub.

1|Updated Feb 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jmchilton/galaxy-brain --skill galaxy-brain
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: galaxy-brain
Source: https://github.com/jmchilton/galaxy-brain/tree/main/skill/galaxy-brain
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jmchilton/galaxy-brain --skill galaxy-brain

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It solves the problem of quickly finding and using existing Galaxy Project research notes and plans without manually searching through an Obsidian vault.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Document lookup & loading: Loads the full, unmodified markdown document (including frontmatter) into context for accurate reference.
  • Local-first with GitHub fallback: Reads from the user’s local ~/.galaxy-brain/vault/ when available, otherwise fetches the raw markdown from GitHub.
  • Path-driven retrieval: Accepts a document path argument, converts it to the vault filename, and retrieves the correct note deterministically.
  • Use case: When planning a change, issue triage, or implementation, you can load the relevant “research” or “plan” note (e.g., a dependency migration or design spec) and keep working directly from that source.

Quick Start

Use the galaxy-brain skill to load the note research/Component - Backend Dependency Management by providing that path as the argument.

Frequently Asked Questions about galaxy-brain

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I load Obsidian research notes into context for direct reference?

To load Obsidian research notes, provide a vault-relative document path to retrieve the full markdown file, including frontmatter, into context without summarization or truncation.

What is the best way to lookup Galaxy Project implementation plans during issue triage?

Lookup Galaxy Project implementation plans by providing the vault path as an argument to deterministically load the complete markdown document for accurate reference during triage.

Do I need a local vault to use the galaxy-brain note loading skill?

You do not need a local vault. The skill prefers local ~/.galaxy-brain/vault/ content but falls back to fetching GitHub raw markdown automatically.

Can I retrieve GitHub raw markdown files without truncation for my research notes?

You can retrieve GitHub raw markdown files completely without truncation. The skill returns the entire document including frontmatter directly in context for unmodified reuse.

How do I specify a document path to fetch specific research notes?

Specify a document path like `research/Component - Backend Dependency Management` as an argument. The skill converts this vault-relative path to the correct filename and retrieves the note.

Does the context loading process summarize markdown frontmatter?

The context loading process does not summarize markdown frontmatter. It applies no summarization or truncation, returning the complete unmodified markdown document for direct reuse.