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obsidian-bases

Create and manage Obsidian Bases with filters, formulas, and multiple views.

Updated May 5, 2026
Search Tags:#dashboards#obsidian#formulas#notes#filters#views#bases
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sonhaicoder/haiclaudeskill --skill obsidian-bases-sonhaicoder
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: obsidian-bases
Source: https://github.com/sonhaicoder/haiclaudeskill/tree/main/skills/obsidian-skills/skills/obsidian-bases
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sonhaicoder/haiclaudeskill --skill obsidian-bases-sonhaicoder

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Create and edit Obsidian Bases (.base files) to present database-like views of notes, enabling structured organization and rapid retrieval.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Define Base files with filters, properties, formulas, and multiple views (table, cards, list, map) to transform notes into structured datasets.
  • Build reusable, rule-based note collections that reflect tags, folders, properties, and dates for focused workflows.
  • Use in research, knowledge management, and large vaults to create dashboards, summaries, and navigable indexes.

Quick Start

Create a .base file in your Obsidian vault and start configuring filters, formulas, and views to build database-like notes.

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 of notes in Obsidian?▼

To create database-like views of notes in Obsidian, you define YAML-based Base files that configure filters, properties, and multiple view types like tables, cards, lists, and maps. This transforms unstructured notes into navigable datasets for large vaults.

Can I filter Obsidian notes by tags, folders, and properties?▼

Yes, you can filter Obsidian notes by tags, folders, properties, and dates to build reusable, rule-based note collections. These filters are defined within the Base files to create focused workflows and structured summaries across your vault.

What are Obsidian Bases and when do I need them?▼

Obsidian Bases are .base files that present structured, database-like views of your notes. You need them when organizing notes across large vaults for research or knowledge management, enabling rapid retrieval and navigable indexes.

Does Obsidian Bases support formulas and multiple view types?▼

Yes, Obsidian Bases supports formulas and multiple view types including table, cards, list, and map. You can configure these views alongside filters and property configurations to build interactive dashboards from your notes.

What is the best way to build dashboards and summaries for large Obsidian vaults?▼

The best way to build dashboards for large Obsidian vaults is by creating .base files using YAML definitions. You can configure filters, formulas, and multiple views to generate rule-based note collections that serve as navigable indexes.

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