obsidian-knowledge

Search, read, and create notes in an Obsidian vault.

3|Updated Apr 4, 2026

Search Tags:#knowledge management #vault search #obsidian #wikilinks #note creation #macos tcc

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/crypdick/obsidian-knowledge --skill obsidian-knowledge-crypdick

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: obsidian-knowledge
Source: https://github.com/crypdick/obsidian-knowledge/tree/main/plugins/obsidian-knowledge/skills/obsidian-knowledge
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/crypdick/obsidian-knowledge --skill obsidian-knowledge-crypdick

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps you reliably search, read, and create notes in your Obsidian vault/wiki so your important knowledge is quickly reusable for ongoing work.

Core Features & Use Cases

Search vault notes by filename and by full markdown content to quickly locate relevant context for a task.
Read and create notes to turn new findings into permanent vault entries instead of ephemeral chat history.
Avoid macOS TCC “empty results” traps by guiding you to verify vault accessibility when searches unexpectedly return zero matches.

Quick Start

Use the obsidian-knowledge skill to create or find a note in your vault by setting OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH (or letting it default) and then run a vault search for your topic.

Frequently Asked Questions about obsidian-knowledge

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I search my Obsidian vault for notes by filename and markdown content?▼

You can search your Obsidian vault by setting OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH and querying by filename or full markdown content. The skill locates matching notes within your local vault for quick retrieval and knowledge capture.

Can I create new notes in my Obsidian vault using wikilinks?▼

Yes, you can create new notes in your Obsidian vault using wikilink-oriented linking practices. The skill turns new findings into permanent vault entries instead of leaving them as ephemeral chat history.

Why does my Obsidian vault search return zero matches on macOS?▼

Obsidian vault searches returning zero matches on macOS are often caused by TCC permissions restricting access. You need to verify vault accessibility to resolve silent zero-result failures.

Do I need to set a path to read existing notes from my local vault?▼

You need to set OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH to locate your local vault, or let it use the default path. This allows the skill to read existing markdown notes for your workflows.

What is the best way to capture knowledge in an Obsidian vault?▼

The best way to capture knowledge in an Obsidian vault is searching existing markdown content and creating new notes with wikilinks. This ensures important findings become permanent, reusable vault entries.