obsidian-bases

You create database-like views for Obsidian notes by setting up a YAML-based .base file. This file defines properties, filters, and formulas to render your vault notes into table, card, or list layouts.

Obsidian .base files are YAML-based databases used to organize and query vault notes. You need them when you want to build knowledge inventories, project dashboards, or content catalogs with computed fields and summarized layouts.

Yes, you can use formulas and filters to summarize notes in Obsidian. By defining these sections within a valid YAML .base file, you can compute insights and group notes dynamically in your views.

To set up a .base file in an Obsidian vault, you create the file and define at least one view to render notes. The file requires valid YAML sections for filters, formulas, properties, and views to ensure correct rendering.

The Obsidian bases feature relies on a valid YAML base file with sections for filters, formulas, properties, and views. It requires validation and testing to ensure correct rendering directly within Obsidian.