obsidian-bases

You create database views for Obsidian notes by building .base files with YAML configurations. These files organize vault notes into table, card, or list views, applying filters and formulas to control which notes appear and how they display.

Obsidian Bases are YAML-based .base files that model vault notes as database-like views. You need them when organizing notes into tables, cards, or lists with filters and computed properties, without switching to external database tools.

To set up filters and formulas in an Obsidian .base file, you define them within the YAML structure. You configure per-base filters, computed properties, and display orders to tailor exactly which notes appear and how they are summarized across multiple views.

Yes, you can build project dashboards and knowledge catalogs inside Obsidian. By creating .base files with multiple views like tables, cards, and lists, you centralize vault data for quick insights and navigation across your notes.

Yes, this approach validates YAML structure and guards against syntax errors when creating .base files. It follows best practices to ensure your base configurations are correct and tests the base inside Obsidian to confirm proper rendering.