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obsidian-bases

Organize Obsidian notes into database-like views with YAML-based .base files.

6|Updated Jan 6, 2026
Search Tags:#obsidian#formulas#notes#filters#views#bases
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/NachoOsella/DotFiles-V4 --skill obsidian-bases-nachoosella
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: obsidian-bases
Source: https://github.com/NachoOsella/DotFiles-V4/tree/main/pi/.pi/agent/skills/obsidian-bases
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/NachoOsella/DotFiles-V4 --skill obsidian-bases-nachoosella

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Obsidian Bases provide a way to structure notes as database-like bases, enabling multi-criteria filtering, computed properties, and organized views to improve retrieval and overview.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Global filters to scope notes into base views for focused work.
  • Custom formulas and properties to compute dynamic fields and summaries.
  • Configurable views (table, cards, list, map) to render notes by metadata and content.

Quick Start

Create a new .base file in your vault with valid YAML content and open it in Obsidian.

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 views for Obsidian notes?▼

You create database-like views by writing YAML definitions in a .base file to configure multi-criteria filters, computed formulas, and table, cards, list, or map representations within your vault.

What are Obsidian Bases and how do they organize notes?▼

Obsidian Bases are YAML-based files that organize notes by applying global filters, computed properties, and configurable views to structure vault content into focused, database-like overviews.

Can I use formulas and computed properties to summarize notes in Obsidian?▼

Yes, you can use formulas and computed properties to summarize notes by defining dynamic fields and calculations within the formulas and properties sections of your YAML base file.

Does Obsidian Bases support map and card views for notes?▼

Obsidian Bases supports map and card views for notes, alongside table and list representations, allowing you to render vault content visually based on metadata and content configurations.

How do I validate YAML syntax and references in Obsidian base files?▼

YAML syntax and references in Obsidian base files are validated automatically by the skill, which enforces base definitions and checks filter, formula, property, and view configurations for errors.

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