Define and manage Obsidian .base files with filters, formulas, and views.
npx skills add https://github.com/zjykzk/blog --skill obsidian-bases-zjykzk
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: obsidian-bases Source: https://github.com/zjykzk/blog/tree/main/.agents/skills/obsidian-bases Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zjykzk/blog --skill obsidian-bases-zjykzk
Obsidian Bases enable creating database-like views of notes by defining .base files with configurable views, filters, formulas, and summaries, helping you organize and summarize knowledge within Obsidian.
Create a new .base file in your vault and configure filters, formulas, and views to render notes with database-like summaries.
High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.
You can create database-like views of notes in Obsidian by defining .base files with YAML frontmatter, which configure table, cards, list, or map views to organize vault content. Each .base file requires valid frontmatter with name and description.
Obsidian .base files are YAML-based configuration files that define a vault-wide data model, allowing you to render notes with computed properties, dynamic summaries, and custom visuals using configurable filters and formulas.
Yes, you can use formulas in Obsidian Bases to compute properties like completion status or priority. The Skill validates these formulas alongside filters and views to ensure safe execution within your defined .base file structure.
To filter notes by tag or date in an Obsidian database view, you configure filters within your .base file. This allows you to dynamically scope and display notes that match specific properties, tags, or dates across your vault.
Yes, you need basic YAML knowledge to set up Obsidian Bases, as the .base files rely on valid YAML frontmatter to define names, descriptions, filters, formulas, and views for organizing your vault notes into database-like interfaces.
The main limitation of using .base files for Obsidian note management is that the Skill validates filters, formulas, and views for safe execution, meaning invalid YAML syntax or unsafe formulas may be rejected to ensure the stability of your vault data model.
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