Create and validate Obsidian .base files for database-like note views.
npx skills add https://github.com/kouko/monkey-skills --skill obsidian-bases-kouko
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: obsidian-bases Source: https://github.com/kouko/monkey-skills/tree/main/obsidian/skills/obsidian-bases Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kouko/monkey-skills --skill obsidian-bases-kouko
Many Obsidian users need to build database-like views of notes but struggle with writing valid .base YAML, composing filters and formulas, and configuring views so they render correctly in Obsidian. This Skill consolidates best practices, validation checks, and common troubleshooting tips to prevent YAML syntax errors, missing formulas, and broken property references.
Create a .base file that lists notes tagged task in a table view, add a days_until_due formula, validate the YAML, and open it in Obsidian to confirm the view renders.
High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.
Obsidian .base files use YAML syntax to define database-like views with global and per-view filters that select notes by tag, folder, property, or date, and require validating the structure to ensure filters reference valid properties.
Obsidian base formulas often fail when they are missing definitions, incorrectly quoted, or reference invalid properties. You must ensure formulas are properly defined, check quoting rules, and verify that referenced properties exist in the YAML structure.
Yes, you can compute properties in an Obsidian base file by defining reusable formulas with available functions for date, string, number, list, file, and regexp operations, such as calculating days until due for task trackers or reading time for reading lists.
To validate Obsidian base YAML, check the YAML syntax structure, verify that referenced properties and formula names exist, and apply guidance on quoting rules and duration handling to prevent broken property references and missing formula errors.
The best way to filter and group notes in Obsidian bases is to configure global and per-view filters by tag, folder, property, or date, then apply ordering, grouping, limits, and summaries within table, cards, list, or map views.
Yes, Obsidian bases support map views alongside table, cards, and list views, allowing you to map properties to display names and define reusable formulas to compute properties for summarized note collections.
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