lit-vault

Generate per-paper Obsidian vault notes with metadata and summaries from papers.json.

Updated May 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jaqg/daimon --skill lit-vault
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Skill: lit-vault
Source: https://github.com/jaqg/daimon/tree/main/literature/skills/lit-vault
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jaqg/daimon --skill lit-vault

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires fitz, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Convert a papers.json file (output from lit-search or lit-review) into a set of per-paper Obsidian vault notes stored under VAULT_DIR/20-Sources/papers/. Each note includes a verbatim abstract, a project-context framed summary, a structured key-points skeleton, and Galaxy link suggestions (commented out for user confirmation). It builds a searchable paper wiki within the vault and updates the project memory with pool metadata to track progress across papers.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Per-paper Obsidian vault notes generated from papers.json with consistent frontmatter.
  • Verbatim Abstract, project-scoped Summary, and a drafted Key points section to accelerate reading workflows.
  • Galaxy link suggestions (commented out) and project-memory updates to support knowledge integration.

Quick Start

Import a papers.json into your Obsidian vault by running lit-vault with --papers path/to/papers.json and optionally --project PROJECT_ID.

Frequently Asked Questions about lit-vault

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I import papers.json into Obsidian to create per-paper vault notes?

To import papers.json into Obsidian, use this tool to generate per-paper vault notes stored under VAULT_DIR/20-Sources/papers/. Each note includes consistent frontmatter, verbatim abstracts, structured key points, and project-context summaries.

What is the best way to build a searchable literature wiki from fulltext sources in an Obsidian vault?

Building a searchable literature wiki involves generating per-paper Obsidian notes from a papers.json file. The notes integrate verbatim abstracts and drafted key points, while Galaxy link suggestions and project-memory updates support knowledge integration across the vault.

Can I use project context to frame literature summaries when generating Obsidian notes?

Yes, you can optionally use project context to frame literature summaries when generating Obsidian notes. By passing the --project PROJECT_ID argument, the tool creates project-scoped summaries and updates project memory with pool metadata.

Does the Obsidian note generation from papers.json require the fitz dependency?

Yes, generating Obsidian vault notes from papers.json requires the fitz dependency. The tool uses fitz to support various full-text sources, which enriches the per-paper notes with verbatim abstracts and structured key-point skeletons.

How do Galaxy link suggestions work when creating per-paper Obsidian notes?

Galaxy link suggestions are generated as commented-out entries within each per-paper Obsidian note. This format allows users to manually review and confirm the knowledge integration links before activating them in the project memory vault.