obsidian

Manage Obsidian vaults via CLI for notes, tasks, and graph analysis.

16|2|Updated Nov 9, 2025

Search Tags:#task management #knowledge management #cli #search #obsidian #notes

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npx skills add https://github.com/maroffo/claude-forge --skill obsidian-maroffo

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Skill: obsidian
Source: https://github.com/maroffo/claude-forge/tree/main/skills/obsidian
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/maroffo/claude-forge --skill obsidian-maroffo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the management and interaction with your Obsidian vault, enabling efficient note-taking, organization, and knowledge retrieval directly from the command line.

Core Features & Use Cases

Note Management: Create, read, update, delete, and move notes within your vault.
Knowledge Graph Analysis: Explore backlinks, outgoing links, and identify orphaned or dead-end notes.
Task Management: Quickly add, toggle, and manage tasks within your daily notes or across the entire vault.
Search & Retrieval: Efficiently search for notes using keywords and access specific content.

Quick Start

Use the obsidian skill to quickly capture a new task to your daily note.

Frequently Asked Questions about obsidian

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I manage Obsidian vault notes from the command line?▼

You can manage Obsidian vault notes from the command line by using the official CLI to perform CRUD operations, move notes, and organize your second brain directly without opening the GUI.

Can I add and toggle tasks in daily notes using the Obsidian CLI?▼

Yes, you can add and toggle tasks in daily notes using the Obsidian CLI. The skill supports quick task capture and management across your entire vault to streamline daily planning.

How do I search for notes and analyze the knowledge graph outside the Obsidian app?▼

You can search for notes and analyze the knowledge graph by using the CLI to retrieve specific content, explore backlinks, check outgoing links, and identify orphaned or dead-end notes.

What happens if the official Obsidian CLI is unavailable on my system?▼

If the official Obsidian CLI is unavailable, the skill automatically falls back to direct file access. This ensures you can still read, update, and manage your vault files seamlessly.

Does this CLI approach support working with tags, properties, and templates?▼

Yes, the CLI approach supports working with tags, properties, and templates. You can manage metadata, apply templates, and sync knowledge protocols for second brain organization.

What is the best way to capture a quick task to my Obsidian daily note?▼

The best way to capture a quick task to your Obsidian daily note is using this skill to inject the task directly via the command line, bypassing the graphical interface for rapid entry.