obsidian-bases

To create an Obsidian Base, you generate a .base file with YAML content defining filters, properties, and view configurations. This allows you to visualize and organize notes using database-like views such as tables, cards, lists, or maps.

Filtering notes by properties in an Obsidian database view is done by defining filter rules within your .base file's YAML syntax. You can target specific note collections by tags, folders, or custom properties to control exactly which notes are displayed.

Yes, you can use computed formulas in Obsidian .base files by defining them in the YAML configuration. The setup validates syntax and ensures referenced properties exist to prevent rendering errors when displaying your database views.

Obsidian Bases YAML configuration supports multiple view types including table, cards, list, and map. You define these views in your .base file to gain consistent, multi-view access to large note collections within your vault.

Obsidian .base files show rendering errors when the YAML syntax is invalid or when referenced properties and formulas do not exist. Validating the YAML content and ensuring all referenced fields are present prevents these display issues.

Yes, setting up Obsidian Bases requires YAML knowledge because .base files rely on YAML definitions to configure filters, properties, formulas, and views. This structure is essential for organizing and accessing large note collections effectively.