obsidian-manager

Manage Obsidian vault notes with frontmatter, backlinks, and folder validation.

5|Updated Nov 18, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/krishagel/geoffrey --skill obsidian-manager
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: obsidian-manager
Source: https://github.com/krishagel/geoffrey/tree/main/skills/obsidian-manager
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/krishagel/geoffrey --skill obsidian-manager

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires frontmatter, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill orchestrates Obsidian vault workflows for saving, searching, and organizing notes and highlights.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Note creation: generate new Markdown notes with frontmatter and backlinks.
  • Vault search: quick retrieval of notes, highlights, and transcripts.
  • Linking and references: maintain relationships between notes and sources.

Quick Start

Create a new note titled "Weekly Reflections" and save it under Geoffrey/Research.

Frequently Asked Questions about obsidian-manager

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I organize and manage notes in an Obsidian vault?

Obsidian vault management automates note organization by enforcing folder placement, file naming conventions, and frontmatter metadata. The Skill creates new Markdown notes with backlinks, routes content to folders like Geoffrey/Research or Daily-Logs, and maintains cross-references across years of persistent knowledge storage.

Can I search and retrieve notes across a large Obsidian knowledge base?

Yes. Vault search functionality enables quick retrieval of notes, highlights, and transcripts stored across multiple asset types including Research, Reports, and Readwise. The Skill indexes and cross-references content to surface related notes instantly.

How do I automate note creation with frontmatter and linking in Obsidian?

The Skill generates new Markdown notes with frontmatter metadata and automatic backlinks through Python/uv run script integrations. You define content routing rules and folder placement validation; the Skill handles creation, naming, and cross-referencing within your vault structure.

Does this work with highlights and transcripts from external sources?

Yes. The Skill routes content from Readwise and Snipd assets into your vault alongside personal notes and research outputs. Frontmatter metadata and linking rules apply uniformly across all incoming content types.

What file format and metadata structure does the Skill require?

The Skill works with Markdown files and frontmatter metadata. It enforces strict naming conventions and folder placement rules, then validates content routing before writing. Compliance with these conventions ensures reliable search, linking, and long-term knowledge persistence.

Can I integrate custom scripts to open and manage vault notes?

Yes. The Skill includes Python/uv run script components for automation. You can write custom logic to search, open, create, and route notes programmatically while maintaining frontmatter standards and folder structure rules.