obsidian

Manage Obsidian vaults by searching, creating, renaming, moving, and deleting notes via obsidian-cli.

Updated Feb 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/badbsallyy/openclaw-source-code --skill obsidian-badbsallyy
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Skill: obsidian
Source: https://github.com/badbsallyy/openclaw-source-code/tree/main/openclaw-sourcecode.zip/skills/obsidian
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/badbsallyy/openclaw-source-code --skill obsidian-badbsallyy

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires obsidian-cli, and includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the management and interaction with Obsidian vaults, which are plain Markdown note collections, by leveraging the obsidian-cli tool for automation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Vault Management: Easily set, print, and locate your active Obsidian vaults.
  • Search: Quickly find notes by title or content across your vaults.
  • Note Creation & Modification: Create new notes with content, move/rename existing notes while updating links, and delete notes.
  • Use Case: Automatically create a new daily note in your personal Obsidian vault, add a specific piece of information to it, and then search for all notes related to a particular project.

Quick Start

Use the obsidian skill to create a new note titled 'Meeting Notes' in the 'Projects' folder with the content 'Discussed project roadmap and next steps.'.

Frequently Asked Questions about obsidian

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

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How do I automate Obsidian vault management from the command line?

You can automate Obsidian vault management by using the obsidian-cli tool to search, create, rename, move, and delete notes. This requires the obsidian-cli dependency to be installed and properly configured with your active vaults.

Can I create new markdown notes with specific content in an Obsidian vault?

Yes, you can create new markdown notes with specified content in an Obsidian vault. The automation facilitates generating notes in designated folders and adding text directly, streamlining the note creation process.

Does renaming or moving notes in Obsidian update internal links automatically?

Renaming or moving notes updates internal links automatically when managed through the obsidian-cli. This ensures your knowledge management network remains intact without manual link corrections.

How do I search for notes by title or content across Obsidian vaults?

You can search for notes by title or content across Obsidian vaults using the search functionality provided by the obsidian-cli. This allows you to quickly locate specific information within your markdown collections.

Do I need obsidian-cli installed to manage my Obsidian notes?

Yes, you need the obsidian-cli tool installed and configured with your Obsidian vaults to use this automation. It acts as the core engine for executing search, creation, modification, and deletion commands.

What are the limitations of using CLI automation for Obsidian knowledge management?

CLI automation for Obsidian knowledge management is limited to the capabilities of obsidian-cli, focusing on vault management, note search, and text modification. It does not replace the graphical interface's interactive note editing features.