obsidian-guide

Extract and organize Obsidian vault notes for task planning and journaling.

Updated Jun 17, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nikbrunner/dots --skill obsidian-guide
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: obsidian-guide
Source: https://github.com/nikbrunner/dots/tree/main/common/.agents/skills/obsidian-guide
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nikbrunner/dots --skill obsidian-guide

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Accessing and navigating Obsidian notes can be time-consuming when you need task context, journaling insights, or project information. This guide provides a concise, actionable approach to retrieve and interpret vault data quickly.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Obsidian CLI-based note access for reading daily notes, tasks, and project context.
  • Clear workflow for planning, journaling, and cross-referencing notes via wikilinks and backlinks.
  • Use Case: When you plan your day, pull the daily note and related tasks to inform priorities and context.

Quick Start

Load Obsidian notes context when you are planning tasks or reviewing daily journals.

Frequently Asked Questions about obsidian-guide

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I pull daily notes and tasks from an Obsidian vault for daily planning?

To pull daily notes and tasks for daily planning, this guide uses the Obsidian CLI to read vault files, extracting relevant project context, journaling insights, and task lists to inform your priorities. It loads vault data specifically when notes or planning are referenced.

Can I use Obsidian wikilinks and backlinks to cross-reference project notes?

Yes, you can cross-reference project notes using Obsidian wikilinks and backlinks. The guide supports reading these connections to help you navigate related vault sections and gather comprehensive project context during task management.

What do I need to read Obsidian notes and extract task context?

To read Obsidian notes and extract task context, you need the Obsidian CLI installed and permission to read vault files. These prerequisites allow the system to access your daily notes, tasks, and project information.

Does this approach work for capturing knowledge and journaling insights in Obsidian?

Yes, this approach works for capturing knowledge and journaling insights in Obsidian. It extracts and organizes information from vault notes to support knowledge capture, journaling, and project work by reading daily notes and relevant vault sections.

What is the best way to navigate Obsidian notes for task management?

The best way to navigate Obsidian notes for task management is using a CLI-based approach that reads daily notes, tasks, and project context. This method provides a concise workflow for planning, journaling, and cross-referencing notes via wikilinks.

When should I load Obsidian notes context for task planning?

You should load Obsidian notes context when you are actively planning tasks, reviewing daily journals, or need project context. The system loads the Obsidian data automatically when notes or planning tasks are referenced in your workflow.