obsidian

Name: obsidian
Availability: InStock
Author: icyzh

Read, search, create, and edit markdown notes in Obsidian vaults.

1|Updated Jul 31, 2026

Search Tags:#markdown #knowledge management #file management #obsidian #vault #notes

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/icyzh/hermes-web --skill obsidian-icyzh

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill removes the friction of switching between your AI assistant and the Obsidian desktop application by enabling direct, filesystem-level interaction with your notes.

Core Features & Use Cases

Note Management: Create, read, and append to markdown notes within your vault using standard file operations.
Intelligent Search: Quickly locate specific notes or search for content across your entire vault using pattern matching.
Use Case: You can ask the assistant to summarize a specific project note, append a new meeting insight to an existing file, or search for all notes containing a specific keyword to synthesize information.

Quick Start

Use the obsidian skill to search for all notes containing the term project-alpha and read the content of the most relevant file.

Frequently Asked Questions about obsidian

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I manage my Obsidian vault notes directly from an AI chat?▼

To manage Obsidian vault notes from an AI chat, this skill provides tools to directly read, search, create, and edit markdown files using filesystem-level operations. It enables interaction with your local directory structures without switching applications.

Can I search for specific text across all markdown files in my knowledge base?▼

Yes, you can search for specific text across all markdown files in your knowledge base. The skill uses pattern matching to quickly locate specific notes or search for content within your entire vault.

Does this tool require filesystem access to read and write notes?▼

Yes, this tool requires filesystem access to resolve vault paths and perform operations on notes. It needs this access to execute atomic write or patch operations directly on your local markdown files.

What is the best way to append new meeting insights to an existing markdown file?▼

The best way to append new meeting insights to an existing markdown file is using the append functionality provided by the skill. It performs atomic patch operations to update your notes without leaving the chat interface.

How do I synthesize information from multiple notes containing the same keyword?▼

To synthesize information from multiple notes containing the same keyword, use the intelligent search feature to locate all relevant files. The assistant can then read the content of those files and synthesize the information for you.