obsidian

Manage Obsidian Markdown vaults and notes with automatic wikilink updates.

Updated Aug 27, 2026

Search Tags:#markdown #refactoring #knowledge management #cli #obsidian #notes

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npx skills add https://github.com/hummbl-dev/hummbl-agent --skill obsidian-hummbl-dev

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Skill: obsidian
Source: https://github.com/hummbl-dev/hummbl-agent/tree/main/skills/obsidian
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hummbl-dev/hummbl-agent --skill obsidian-hummbl-dev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires obsidian-cli, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users manage their Obsidian vaults, which are plain Markdown notes, by providing tools to search, create, move, and delete notes, while also ensuring link integrity.

Core Features & Use Cases

Vault Management: Interact with Obsidian vaults, which are standard folders on disk.
Note Operations: Search for notes by name or content, create new notes, move/rename notes (updating links automatically), and delete notes.
Configuration Awareness: Intelligently finds active vaults by reading Obsidian's configuration files, avoiding hardcoded paths.
Use Case: Refactor a large set of notes by renaming a note and its associated folder, ensuring all internal [[wikilinks]] are updated automatically.

Quick Start

Use the obsidian skill to search for notes containing the phrase "project status".

Frequently Asked Questions about obsidian

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I rename a Markdown note in an Obsidian vault and automatically update all wikilinks?▼

Renaming a Markdown note in an Obsidian vault automatically updates internal wikilinks by detecting and modifying references during the move operation, ensuring referential integrity without manual edits.

Can I search for notes by content across an entire Obsidian vault?▼

Searching for notes by content across an entire Obsidian vault is supported, allowing users to query specific phrases or names within plain text Markdown files to quickly locate information.

Do I need to hardcode file paths to manage my Obsidian vault?▼

Hardcoding file paths is not needed to manage an Obsidian vault; the system intelligently reads configuration files to find active vaults, automatically detecting standard folders on disk.

What is the best way to refactor a large set of Obsidian notes and their folders?▼

Refactoring a large set of Obsidian notes is best handled by renaming notes and associated folders while automatically updating internal wikilinks, solving the problem of manual organization and broken links.

Does this approach require the obsidian-cli tool to create and delete notes?▼

Creating and deleting notes requires the obsidian-cli tool, which automates vault management operations including searching, creating, moving, and deleting plain text Markdown files.

Are there limitations when moving notes between different Obsidian vaults?▼

Moving notes between different Obsidian vaults may face limitations since referential integrity updates target internal wikilinks, and links pointing to notes outside the active vault configuration may break.