obsidian

Read, search, and create Markdown notes in an Obsidian vault.

Updated Apr 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/photonics-dhl/Hermes --skill obsidian-photonics-dhl
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: obsidian
Source: https://github.com/photonics-dhl/Hermes/tree/main/hermes-home/skills/note-taking/obsidian
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/photonics-dhl/Hermes --skill obsidian-photonics-dhl

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Reading, organizing, and programmatically managing Obsidian vault notes can be time-consuming without tooling. This Skill simplifies access to vault notes, enables quick lookup, and supports creating new notes from prompts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Read: fetch and display note contents from the Obsidian vault.
  • List and search: find notes by filename or content.
  • Create and append: generate new notes and append content to existing ones.
  • Use Case: A knowledge worker wants to quickly retrieve a note by title and link related notes via Wikilinks.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to read the note named 'Today.md' from the Obsidian vault configured via OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH.

Frequently Asked Questions about obsidian

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search and read Markdown notes in an Obsidian vault?

You can read and search Markdown notes in an Obsidian vault by configuring the OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH environment variable. The Skill fetches and displays note contents by finding files based on their filename or text content.

Can I create new notes and append content to existing Markdown files?

You can create new notes and append content to existing Markdown files within your Obsidian vault. This enables generating new notes and updating current ones directly from your prompts without manual editing.

Does this approach support handling Wikilinks for interconnected notes?

Basic Wikilink handling is supported for managing interconnected Markdown notes. This allows you to retrieve notes by title and programmatically link related notes within your personal knowledge management workflow.

What is the best way to programmatically manage personal notes and knowledge workflows?

Managing personal notes programmatically is achieved by applying this Skill to your knowledge management workflows. It simplifies access to your Obsidian vault, enabling quick lookup, note creation, and content organization.

Do I need to set up any dependencies or components to access my vault?

No dependencies or components are required to access your vault. You only need to define your vault path via the OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH environment variable to start reading, searching, and creating Markdown notes.