What problem does it solve? Writing Obsidian Bases (.base files) by hand is error-prone: YAML quoting mistakes, undefined formula references, and Duration type misuse cause silent failures or broken views. This Skill provides the complete schema, filter syntax, and troubleshooting rules needed to produce valid database-like views of notes on the first attempt. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Base File Authoring: Generate valid .base YAML with global filters, formulas, property display names, and summaries. - Multiple View Types: Configure table, cards, list, and map views with ordering, grouping, limits, and per-view filters. - Formula & Filter Guidance: Apply correct filter operators, date arithmetic, Duration field access, and YAML quoting rules to avoid common errors. - Use Case: Build a task tracker base that filters notes tagged "task", computes days until due with a formula, groups a table view by status, and shows a separate view of completed items. ## Quick Start Create an Obsidian base file that shows all notes tagged "book" in a cards view with author and reading status columns.