obsidian-link-graph

Repair and optimize wikilinks and backlinks between canonical Obsidian notes.

5|2|Updated Jul 2, 2026

Search Tags:#backlinks #obsidian #knowledge-management #wikilinks #canonical-notes #link-repair

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/Tx1207/hello-scholar --skill obsidian-link-graph-tx1207

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: obsidian-link-graph
Source: https://github.com/Tx1207/hello-scholar/tree/main/skills/memory/obsidian-link-graph
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Tx1207/hello-scholar --skill obsidian-link-graph-tx1207

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This legacy compatibility helper aims to repair and optimize navigation between canonical Obsidian notes by strengthening durable wikilinks and backlinks, ensuring a smoother reading and writing workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

Strengthen wikilinks between key project notes like 00-Hub.md, 01-Plan.md, Knowledge/, Papers/, Experiments/, Results/, Writing/ and Daily/ to improve discoverability.
Improve backlinks when a durable relationship is already clear, reducing orphaned notes and sideloaded references.
Route new citations to the best existing canonical note to preserve a clean, navigable graph across the project.

Quick Start

Repair and optimize wikilinks among canonical notes to improve navigation and backlinks.

Frequently Asked Questions about obsidian-link-graph

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I repair broken wikilinks between Obsidian notes?▼

Repair broken Obsidian wikilinks by reassessing link paths between canonical notes to ensure durable connections. This process strengthens backlinks and restores navigation across project files like Papers, Knowledge, and Experiments.

What is the best way to route new citations to existing canonical notes in Obsidian?▼

Routing new citations to canonical notes involves evaluating existing references and directing them to the best available note. This preserves a clean, navigable knowledge graph and avoids unnecessary link creep.

How does backlink quality improvement work for Obsidian knowledge management?▼

Backlink quality improvement works by identifying clear, durable relationships between notes and strengthening those connections. This reduces orphaned notes and sideloaded references while enhancing overall graph navigability.

Can I optimize wikilinks across specific project folders like 00-Hub and Daily notes?▼

Yes, you can optimize wikilinks across specific project folders including 00-Hub, Daily, Knowledge, and Writing. The process targets key project notes to improve discoverability and strengthen durable connections.

Why do I have orphaned notes in my Obsidian vault and how do I fix them?▼

Orphaned notes occur when durable relationships lack proper backlinks. Fix them by reassessing link paths and strengthening wikilinks between related canonical notes, which improves backlink quality and restores connections.

Does this wikilink repair approach avoid creating unnecessary link creep?▼

Yes, the approach explicitly avoids unnecessary link creep by only strengthening wikilinks when a durable relationship is already clear. It routes references to the best existing canonical note rather than creating redundant links.