obsidian

Read, search, and create notes in local Obsidian vaults.

Updated Mar 22, 2026

Search Tags:#search #obsidian #vault #notes #create #read #wikilinks

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/ChimeraFoundationa/Agentx --skill obsidian-chimerafoundationa

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: obsidian
Source: https://github.com/ChimeraFoundationa/Agentx/tree/main/skills/note-taking/obsidian
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ChimeraFoundationa/Agentx --skill obsidian-chimerafoundationa

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Obsidian note management often requires manual searching and note creation across multiple folders; this skill enables quick read, search, and creation of notes directly from automation contexts.

Core Features & Use Cases

Read notes by filename or path to access content quickly.
Search across the vault for keywords or phrases to surface relevant notes.
Create new notes with simple content to expand your vault without opening Obsidian.
Notes in context: Link notes together using Obsidian-style wikilinks to build a connected knowledge base.

Quick Start

Ask me to read a note, search your vault, or create a new note in Obsidian.

Frequently Asked Questions about obsidian

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I search for notes in my local Obsidian vault?▼

You can search your Obsidian vault for specific keywords using standard shell utilities like grep to scan across folders. The skill surfaces matching notes directly from your configured local vault path.

Can I create new Obsidian notes without opening the app?▼

Yes, you can create new notes with simple content directly from automation contexts. This allows you to expand your Obsidian vault without needing to manually open the Obsidian application.

Do I need to configure a vault path to read Obsidian notes?▼

Reading Obsidian notes uses the OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH environment variable for configuration. If unset, it defaults to the ~/Documents/Obsidian Vault directory to locate your files.

How do wikilinks work when creating notes in Obsidian?▼

Wikilinks connect notes together to build a connected knowledge base. When creating notes, you can apply Obsidian-style wikilinks to establish relationships between new and existing vault content.

What's the best way to list and read notes across multiple Obsidian folders?▼

Listing and reading notes across multiple folders is handled by standard shell utilities like find, ls, and cat. This allows you to access vault content by filename or path quickly.

Why does my Obsidian vault search return no results?▼

Obsidian vault search returns no results if the vault path is incorrect. Ensure your OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH environment variable properly points to your local directory containing the notes.