obsidian-bases

To create dynamic views of notes in Obsidian, you define .base files using a valid YAML schema with frontmatter for name and description, plus configurations for filters, formulas, properties, and multiple views. This transforms a flat vault into an organized database-like space.

Yes, you can build multi-view dashboards using YAML formulas and filters in a Base. This skill configures table, cards, list, or map views to surface notes by tag, folder, or property, applying reusable data models for consistent reporting across all views.

The best way to organize notes by status tags and computed due dates is to create a Project Notes Base. You define global filters and formulas in the YAML body to generate a tailored view of all markdown files in a specific folder.

Yes, the Obsidian Bases schema requires frontmatter for name and description. The YAML body then defines global filters, formulas, properties, and multiple views as needed to ensure the Base file generates valid dynamic note views.

To start creating an Obsidian Base with a table view, make a new .base file and configure the YAML body to show files in a target folder like Notes/Projects. You can include sample formulas to compute values and define properties for the view.