obsidian

Name: obsidian
Availability: InStock
Author: Khyro

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

Updated Apr 2, 2026

Search Tags:#markdown #search #obsidian #vault #notes #wikilinks

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/JKhyro/HERMES-AGENT --skill obsidian-jkhyro

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: obsidian
Source: https://github.com/JKhyro/HERMES-AGENT/tree/main/skills/note-taking/obsidian
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JKhyro/HERMES-AGENT --skill obsidian-jkhyro

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you work with an Obsidian vault without manually hunting through folders, making it easy to read existing notes, find related information, and add new content quickly.

Core Features & Use Cases

Read notes: Open a specific markdown note when you know the filename or path.
Search your vault: Find notes by filename or by text content across the vault.
Create and update notes: Add new notes, append information to existing notes, and keep related pages connected with Obsidian-style wikilinks.
Use case: Capture meeting notes, look up prior research, and build linked knowledge pages from a single request.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to read, search, or create notes in your Obsidian vault by using the configured vault path and the note names you want to work with.

Frequently Asked Questions about obsidian

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I search and edit Obsidian vault notes directly from a chat window?▼

You can search and edit Obsidian vault notes from chat by reading, searching, and creating markdown files. This requires a configured vault path and quoted file paths to locate notes and append content without leaving the conversation.

Can I create new markdown files and append content to existing notes in my vault?▼

Yes, you can create new markdown files and append content to existing notes in your vault. The assistant handles note creation and updates by applying Obsidian-style wikilinks to connect related pages within your personal knowledge base.

What is the best way to locate prior research notes stored in an Obsidian vault?▼

The best way to locate prior research notes is to search the vault by filename or text content. The assistant reads markdown files using the configured vault path and quoted file paths for spaces to retrieve the information.

Do I need a specific vault path setup to manage markdown notes with wikilinks?▼

Yes, you need a configured vault path setup to manage markdown notes. Quoted file paths are required for filenames containing spaces, and wikilink-style references must be used to ensure reliable note management and linking.

Why does my vault search fail when looking for markdown files with spaces in the name?▼

Vault search fails when markdown file paths with spaces are not quoted. Reliable note management requires quoting file paths with spaces and applying wikilink-style references to correctly read, search, and append content.

Does this approach work for capturing meeting notes and linking related knowledge pages?▼

Yes, this approach works for capturing meeting notes and linking related knowledge pages. You can draft new entries, append information, and connect related pages using Obsidian-style wikilinks from a single chat request.