obsidian-capture

Automate capturing learnings into Obsidian vault notes and daily bullets.

Updated Mar 22, 2024

Search Tags:#note-taking #obsidian #vault #knowledge-management #capture #daily-note

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/JanSuthacheeva/dotfiles --skill obsidian-capture

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: obsidian-capture
Source: https://github.com/JanSuthacheeva/dotfiles/tree/main/claude/skills/obsidian-capture
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JanSuthacheeva/dotfiles --skill obsidian-capture

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Obsidian Capture helps you reliably store noteworthy learnings, discoveries, and solutions into your Obsidian vault, reducing manual note-taking effort and memory gaps.

Core Features & Use Cases

Proactively suggest standalone notes when something non-trivial comes up — a useful insight, pattern, or solution.
Automatically append a short bullet to the daily note after completing any task or interaction (no confirmation needed).
Also supports explicit requests like "save this", "capture this", or "add to obsidian" to trigger capture.

Quick Start

Capture this insight to my Obsidian vault and append a daily-note bullet automatically.

Frequently Asked Questions about obsidian-capture

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I automatically capture notes to an Obsidian vault?▼

You can automatically capture notes to an Obsidian vault by using explicit trigger words like "save this" or "add to obsidian" during your tasks. The system then proactively suggests standalone notes for non-trivial learnings and auto-appends bullet points to your daily notes without requiring manual confirmation.

What is the best way to append daily notes in Obsidian after completing tasks?▼

The best way to append daily notes in Obsidian after tasks is to let the system auto-append short bullets automatically after interactions. This eliminates manual entry, prevents memory gaps, and seamlessly records noteworthy learnings and solutions directly into your personal knowledge management vault.

Can I use Obsidian for knowledge management without manual note-taking effort?▼

Yes, you can use Obsidian for knowledge management without manual note-taking effort by automating the capture of noteworthy discoveries. The system automatically appends daily-note bullets after interactions and proactively suggests standalone notes when useful insights or patterns emerge.

How do I save research insights to Obsidian without interrupting my workflow?▼

You can save research insights to Obsidian without interrupting your workflow by simply saying trigger phrases like "capture this" or "save this". The system handles the storage automatically, creating standalone notes for non-trivial solutions and appending bullets to your daily note.

Does capturing learnings to Obsidian require confirmation for every daily note bullet?▼

No, capturing learnings to Obsidian does not require confirmation for every daily note bullet. The system automatically appends short bullets to your daily note immediately after completing any task or interaction, ensuring quick capture prevents the loss of insights.

When should I use standalone notes versus daily note bullets for Obsidian capture?▼

You should use standalone notes for non-trivial learnings like useful insights, patterns, or solutions, while daily note bullets are for quick task or interaction summaries. The system proactively suggests standalone notes when significant discoveries occur to optimize your knowledge management.