jot

Record notes, decisions, or tasks into the active Obsidian project.

Updated Apr 17, 2026

Search Tags:#obsidian #task-tracking #project-files #decision-recording #note-capture #jot #vaultkit

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npx skills add https://github.com/smallorbit/smallorbit-plugins --skill jot-smallorbit

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Skill: jot
Source: https://github.com/smallorbit/smallorbit-plugins/tree/main/plugins/vaultkit/skills/jot
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/smallorbit/smallorbit-plugins --skill jot-smallorbit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Quick capture of a note, decision, or task into the active Obsidian project, reducing context switching and ensuring important items are stored in the right place.

Core Features & Use Cases

Fast capture: record thoughts, decisions, or tasks directly into the active project notes.
Delegation to vaultkit:project: delegates updates to the update operation to keep project files in sync.
Use Case: during a meeting, capture decisions and tasks so they automatically populate the project notes.

Quick Start

Record a note, decision, or task into the active Obsidian project by providing the content in ARGUMENTS.

Frequently Asked Questions about jot

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I capture notes and decisions in Obsidian quickly?▼

To capture notes in Obsidian quickly, provide the content and the Skill records it into the active project file. It delegates updates to the vaultkit:project operation to ensure project files stay in sync automatically.

Can I track tasks in my Obsidian project files automatically?▼

Yes, you can track tasks in Obsidian project files by providing the task content. The Skill applies the vaultkit:project update operation to persist the task directly into your active project notes.

What is the best way to record meeting decisions in an Obsidian vault?▼

Recording meeting decisions in an Obsidian vault is best handled by inputting the decision text. The Skill uses frontmatter name and description fields to route the update to the active project, reducing context switching.

Do I need vaultkit workflows to use this Obsidian note capture tool?▼

Yes, this note capture tool is applied within vaultkit workflows. It relies on the vaultkit:project update operation to persist changes and requires active project files containing frontmatter name and description fields.

Why are my captured notes not updating the active Obsidian project files?▼

Captured notes fail to update active Obsidian project files if the required frontmatter fields, specifically name and description, are missing. The vaultkit:project update operation needs these fields to persist changes correctly.