obsidian-bases

Create database-like views for Obsidian notes by defining a .base file with valid YAML that specifies filters, properties, and layouts like table, cards, list, or map. This enables view-driven data presentation across your vault.

An Obsidian Base is a YAML-based .base file that models note datasets by defining filters, formulas, and summaries. It organizes research, project documentation, and knowledge bases into consistent, structured collections across a vault.

Yes, you can apply different filters to specific views in an Obsidian Base. You define global filters that apply to the entire note collection, then configure per-view filters within the YAML to control which notes appear in each layout.

Yes, YAML is required to configure formulas and summaries in Obsidian Bases. You must create a .base file containing valid YAML syntax to define properties, filters, views, and optional calculations for your note collections.

The best way to organize research notes across an Obsidian vault is using a .base file with YAML to define global filters and multiple views. This structures scattered notes into database-like collections with consistent layouts and summaries.

Obsidian Base views fail to render when the .base file contains invalid YAML. Ensure your file includes properly formatted filters, properties, and at least one view definition, plus correct syntax for any optional formulas and summaries.