obsidian

Manage Obsidian vaults from the terminal with file operations and searches.

1|Updated Mar 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Arry8/openclaw-edge --skill obsidian-arry8
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: obsidian
Source: https://github.com/Arry8/openclaw-edge/tree/main/skills/obsidian
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Arry8/openclaw-edge --skill obsidian-arry8

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Managing Obsidian vaults from the terminal is time-consuming when you rely on GUI apps; this Skill provides a command-line interface to interact with Obsidian vaults efficiently, enabling fast navigation, searching, tag management, and plugin-driven workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Files and folders operations (list, read, write, create, delete)
  • Search, tagging, and quick metadata updates across notes
  • Plugin-enabled workflows and vault configuration for automated routines

Quick Start

Run obs init to detect your vault and begin issuing obs commands.

Frequently Asked Questions about obsidian

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I manage an Obsidian vault from the terminal?

Managing an Obsidian vault from the terminal requires the obsidian-vault-cli tool and Node.js/npm. You run obs init to detect your vault directory and execute file operations, search queries, and plugin-driven tasks without a GUI.

What do I need to run Obsidian CLI commands for note management?

To run Obsidian CLI commands for note management, you need the obsidian-vault-cli tool, Node.js/npm installed, and direct access to your local vault directory to execute file operations and search queries.

How do I perform quick searches and update metadata across multiple notes?

You perform quick searches and update metadata across multiple notes by executing command-line instructions through the obsidian-vault-cli, enabling rapid tag management and vault operations without opening the GUI.

Does Obsidian CLI support plugin-driven workflows and vault configuration?

Yes, Obsidian CLI supports plugin-enabled workflows and vault configuration, allowing you to automate routines and execute plugin-driven tasks directly from the terminal for local knowledge management.

When should I use terminal commands instead of the Obsidian GUI for vault management?

You should use terminal commands instead of the Obsidian GUI when you need rapid file handling, quick searches, and metadata updates across multiple notes for fast local research workflows without GUI overhead.