obsidian-chat-history

Save Hermes agent conversations into an Obsidian vault as timestamped Transcript.md files.

Updated May 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jaredcroxton/hermes-mirror --skill obsidian-chat-history
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: obsidian-chat-history
Source: https://github.com/jaredcroxton/hermes-mirror/tree/main/agents/skills/note-taking/obsidian-chat-history
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jaredcroxton/hermes-mirror --skill obsidian-chat-history

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It solves the problem of losing valuable agent conversations and making past decisions hard to search or audit later.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured, searchable transcripts: Saves each meaningful chat into a consistent Obsidian folder with a standardized Transcript.md layout.
  • Durable summaries and decisions: Captures a concise summary, key decisions, and recorded actions/outputs for future reference.
  • Safety-aware preservation: Avoids storing secrets, tokens, private auth logs, or raw .env content, and summarizes sensitive tool output instead of pasting it verbatim.

Quick Start

Use the obsidian-chat-history skill to save this agent chat into your Obsidian vault under Chat History with a Transcript.md containing the summary, decisions, and the preserved transcript.

Frequently Asked Questions about obsidian-chat-history

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I archive agent chat transcripts into Obsidian?

You can archive agent chat transcripts into Obsidian by saving each conversation as a timestamped folder containing a structured Transcript.md file with summaries, key decisions, and recorded actions.

What is the best way to save Hermes agent conversations for auditability?

Saving Hermes agent conversations for auditability involves exporting the session into a designated Obsidian vault using a standardized YAML and Markdown layout to capture summaries and durable decisions.

Can I export agent-routed work sessions without exposing secrets or tokens?

Yes, you can export agent-routed work sessions safely because the archival process filters out raw secrets, private auth logs, and .env content, summarizing sensitive tool outputs instead of pasting them verbatim.

Does the Obsidian chat history archive require a specific folder structure?

The Obsidian chat history archive requires creating a per-chat folder within your vault under a Chat History directory, using a specific timestamped naming scheme to organize each captured session.

What format is used for preserving chat history in an Obsidian vault?

Chat history in an Obsidian vault is preserved using a Transcript.md file written in a specified YAML and Markdown format, ensuring the transcript, summary, and decisions remain searchable.

When should I trigger a session capture to archive a chat?

You should trigger a session capture when an agent completes a durable work session, or when you explicitly ask to save, archive, export, or preserve a meaningful conversation for future reference.