obsidian

Search Obsidian vaults with ripgrep and inspect backlinks and health.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/larsboes/pai-marketplace --skill obsidian-larsboes
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: obsidian
Source: https://github.com/larsboes/pai-marketplace/tree/main/marketplace/plugins/integrations/skills/obsidian
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/larsboes/pai-marketplace --skill obsidian-larsboes

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This integration reduces the friction of navigating large Obsidian vaults by providing fast search, backlink insights, and health diagnostics to maintain a coherent knowledge graph.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Fast keyword search across the vault using ripgrep for quick retrieval.
  • Backlinks discovery to understand note relationships and context.
  • Vault health diagnostics to surface orphaned notes, broken links, and duplicates for cleanup.

Quick Start

Run the Obsidian vault integration to perform a keyword search across your vault and inspect related backlinks.

Frequently Asked Questions about obsidian

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search through a large Obsidian vault quickly?

To search a large Obsidian vault quickly, this integration uses ripgrep for fast keyword retrieval across all notes. It exposes dedicated search commands to help you find specific content and retrieve context without manual navigation delays.

What is the best way to find backlinks and note relationships in an Obsidian vault?

Finding backlinks in an Obsidian vault is best handled by using backlink discovery commands to map note relationships. This integration surfaces connected context, helping you understand how individual notes reference each other within the knowledge graph.

How do I check Obsidian vault health for orphaned notes and broken links?

To check Obsidian vault health, run health diagnostic commands to surface orphaned notes, broken links, and duplicates. This cleanup process maintains a coherent knowledge graph by identifying isolated files and resolving invalid connections.

Do I need the Obsidian CLI to run vault searches and diagnostics?

Yes, you need the Obsidian CLI and a defined OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH to run vault searches and diagnostics. The integration relies on these dependencies to execute ripgrep searches and access local files for health reporting.

Can I retrieve active notes and daily entries from an Obsidian vault?

You can retrieve active notes and daily entries from an Obsidian vault by using the dedicated active and daily commands. These functions provide quick access to recently modified content and scheduled daily logs for immediate context.