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obsidian-notes

Create knowledge notes with YAML frontmatter in base/notes/.

4|Updated Feb 24, 2026
Search Tags:#markdown#obsidian#organization#notes#naming-conventions#knowledge-management#zettelkasten
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/flowing-abyss/obsidian-vault-skills --skill obsidian-notes
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: obsidian-notes
Source: https://github.com/flowing-abyss/obsidian-vault-skills/tree/main/skills/obsidian-notes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/flowing-abyss/obsidian-vault-skills --skill obsidian-notes

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Create regular knowledge notes in base/notes. INVOKE whenever user wants to capture or document a concept, topic, or idea. Triggers: "create note", "new note", "note about", "write down", "document this", "запиши", "создай заметку", "новая заметка", "сохрани", "запомни", "заметка про". NOT for projects, sources, people, system notes, or flashcards.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Filename rules and atomic notes with lowercase naming; notes live under base/notes/.
  • YAML frontmatter integration (name and description fields) for discovery and structured metadata; optional category tagging if matching existing categories exist.
  • Use-cases include personal knowledge capture, topic documentation, and idea archival within an Obsidian vault.

Quick Start

Create a new note about a concept, topic, or idea in base/notes/ with a unique, lowercase filename.

Frequently Asked Questions about obsidian-notes

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create knowledge notes in Obsidian with YAML frontmatter?▼

To create knowledge notes in Obsidian with YAML frontmatter, you can automate the process to enforce name and description metadata fields, ensuring structured capture of concepts and topics in the base/notes/ directory.

What is the best way to organize atomic notes in an Obsidian vault?▼

Organizing atomic notes in an Obsidian vault involves using lowercase naming conventions and storing files under base/notes/ to maintain a structured knowledge base for topic capture and idea documentation.

Can I use category tagging when documenting topics in an Obsidian vault?▼

Yes, you can apply category tagging when documenting topics in an Obsidian vault, provided the categories already exist in your system, allowing for optional structured organization of your notes.

Does this note creation method work for projects, sources, or flashcards?▼

No, this note creation method does not work for projects, sources, people, system notes, or flashcards; it is specifically designed for capturing regular knowledge notes, concepts, and ideas.

How do I structure markdown files for Zettelkasten knowledge management?▼

Structuring markdown files for Zettelkasten knowledge management requires enforcing YAML frontmatter with name and description fields, applying lowercase filenames, and saving atomic notes in a dedicated directory.

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