obsidian-knowledge

Classify user-provided information into hierarchical folders within an Obsidian vault.

2|Updated Apr 28, 2025

Search Tags:#automation #markdown #knowledge management #note taking #obsidian #organization

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

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of organizing and storing your knowledge within your Obsidian vault, ensuring that information is categorized correctly and easily accessible.

Core Features & Use Cases

Automated Knowledge Categorization: Intelligently sorts extracted knowledge into appropriate folders within your Obsidian vault based on predefined rules.
Structured Note Creation: Generates new notes with consistent file naming conventions and YAML frontmatter for better organization.
Use Case: When you learn a new programming concept, you can tell the AI to "add this to my knowledge base," and it will automatically create a new note in the correct technical subfolder within your 'Knowledge' directory in Obsidian.

Quick Start

Use the obsidian-knowledge skill to add the latest information about API design patterns to your Obsidian vault.

Frequently Asked Questions about obsidian-knowledge

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I automatically organize notes into hierarchical folders in Obsidian?▼

This skill automates Obsidian note organization by classifying information into predefined hierarchical folders. It applies rules for technical topics and general knowledge to route content to the correct directory within your vault.

Can I append new content to existing markdown notes in my knowledge base?▼

Yes, the skill supports appending new content to existing markdown notes. It identifies current files and adds information while maintaining your established YAML frontmatter and date-based naming conventions.

What is the best way to create structured notes with YAML frontmatter in Obsidian?▼

Creating structured notes with YAML frontmatter is automated by this skill. It generates new files with consistent date-based naming conventions and required frontmatter, placing them into appropriate technical or general knowledge folders.

Do I need a specific vault structure to automate knowledge management in Obsidian?▼

Yes, the skill requires a defined vault structure to automate knowledge management. It utilizes predefined classification rules and a specific hierarchical directory structure to categorize technical topics and general knowledge automatically.

Does the obsidian-knowledge skill work without external dependencies?▼

Yes, the obsidian-knowledge skill works without external dependencies. It operates independently using internal scripts and references to classify information and manage your markdown notes within the vault.