obsidian

Read, search, create, and edit markdown notes in an Obsidian vault.

9|3|Updated May 18, 2026

Search Tags:#markdown #file management #obsidian #note management #knowledge organization

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/jordanhubbard/mac --skill obsidian-jordanhubbard

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Skill: obsidian
Source: https://github.com/jordanhubbard/mac/tree/main/src/mac/_hermes/skills/note-taking/obsidian
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jordanhubbard/mac --skill obsidian-jordanhubbard

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the management of your Obsidian vault, allowing you to read, search, create, and edit notes with ease.

Core Features & Use Cases

Read Notes: Access and read notes directly from the vault.
Search: Perform quick searches for notes or content within notes.
Create Notes: Generate new notes with markdown content.
Edit Notes: Modify existing notes efficiently.
Use Case: If you're a researcher or writer, this Skill can help you organize your thoughts and findings in Obsidian more effectively.

Quick Start

Use the 'obsidian' skill to read the note located at the path '/path/to/your/note.md'.

Frequently Asked Questions about obsidian

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I manage Obsidian vault notes using AI?▼

To manage Obsidian vault notes using AI, you can read, search, create, and edit markdown files directly within your vault's filesystem by setting the required environment variables for vault path resolution.

Can I search for specific content inside Obsidian markdown files?▼

Yes, you can search for specific content inside Obsidian markdown files. The skill performs quick searches across the vault filesystem to locate notes or find specific text within your existing markdown documents.

How do I create new markdown notes in my Obsidian vault?▼

To create new markdown notes in your Obsidian vault, specify the desired file path and provide the markdown content. The skill handles the file operations to generate the note directly within the resolved vault directory.

Do I need to set environment variables to access my Obsidian vault?▼

Yes, you need to set environment variables to access your Obsidian vault. The skill requires these variables for vault path resolution to correctly locate and perform file operations on your markdown notes.

What is the best way to organize research notes in Obsidian?▼

The best way to organize research notes in Obsidian is using AI to create and edit markdown files. Writers and researchers can efficiently structure findings and thoughts by leveraging automated reading and searching capabilities within the vault.

Does this Obsidian note management skill work without any external dependencies?▼

Yes, this Obsidian note management skill works without external dependencies. It operates directly within the vault filesystem using internal scripts to handle markdown file operations, requiring only environment variables for path resolution.