obsidian-bases

You create .base files in your vault with YAML frontmatter, then configure filters to select notes by tag or folder, add formulas for computed fields, and define views like tables or cards to render structured collections.

An Obsidian Base file (.base) is a YAML-formatted configuration that organizes notes into database-like views. You need one when you want structured retrieval, dynamic filtering, and computed properties across your notes.

Filters are configured within the .base file using YAML syntax. You define conditions that select notes based on tags, folders, properties, or dates, enabling focused database collections of matching notes.

Yes, Obsidian Bases supports formulas to derive computed fields and summaries across notes. You define the formula syntax in the .base file to calculate values and display them in your chosen views.

Yes, YAML frontmatter in the .base file is required. Correct syntax for filters, formulas, and views must be present in the YAML configuration for the Bases feature to render and function properly.

Obsidian Bases lets you create multiple views including table, cards, list, and map. Each view type displays note properties and computed summaries, allowing you to switch between different presentations of the same filtered data.