obsidian-bases

Organize Obsidian notes into configurable bases using YAML frontmatter.

Updated Feb 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/glfruit/gorin-skills --skill obsidian-bases-glfruit
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: obsidian-bases
Source: https://github.com/glfruit/gorin-skills/tree/main/openclaw/obsidian-bases
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/glfruit/gorin-skills --skill obsidian-bases-glfruit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Obsidian Bases enable you to create and edit database-like views of your notes by configuring .base files with filters, formulas, and multiple views.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create and configure Obsidian Base files (.base) to organize notes with base-wide filters, properties, and formulas
  • Build dashboards across your vault with views like table, cards, list, and map
  • Validate YAML frontmatter and test bases in Obsidian to ensure correct rendering and error handling

Quick Start

Create a new .base file in your vault, then define filters, formulas, and views to render Obsidian dashboards.

Frequently Asked Questions about obsidian-bases

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create database-like dashboards in Obsidian?

Obsidian dashboards are built by configuring .base files with YAML frontmatter. You define base-wide filters, properties, and formulas to render scalable views like tables, cards, lists, and maps across your notes.

Can I use YAML frontmatter to filter notes in Obsidian?

Yes, YAML frontmatter drives Obsidian Bases by validating configuration and defining filters. This frontmatter-driven approach organizes notes into configurable databases and allows embedding in Markdown.

What views can I build for Obsidian note databases?

Obsidian Bases support multiple views including table, cards, list, and map. These views render database-like dashboards across your vault based on your YAML frontmatter configuration.

Does Obsidian Bases support formulas in note views?

Obsidian Bases support formulas to compute properties within your note databases. Formulas are kept sandboxed to ensure safe calculation while configuring your .base files.

How do I validate YAML configuration for Obsidian Bases?

YAML frontmatter validation is built into Obsidian Bases configuration. You can test bases in Obsidian to ensure correct rendering and proper error handling for your dashboards.