obsidian

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

Updated Mar 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/quiznat/Hermes_Sapho --skill obsidian-quiznat
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: obsidian
Source: https://github.com/quiznat/Hermes_Sapho/tree/main/.hermes/skills/note-taking/obsidian
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/quiznat/Hermes_Sapho --skill obsidian-quiznat

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Read and manage notes inside an Obsidian vault by resolving the vault path from OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH or defaulting to ~/Documents/Obsidian Vault.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Read notes from the vault by accessing Markdown files stored in the vault directory.
  • List and search notes across folders, including subdirectories, and follow Wikilinks to connect related content.
  • Create new notes by writing Markdown files into the vault, supporting spaces in paths through proper quoting.

Quick Start

Open the vault specified by OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH (defaulting to ~/Documents/Obsidian Vault) and begin reading, listing, searching, or creating notes.

Frequently Asked Questions about obsidian

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

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

You can create new Obsidian notes by writing Markdown files directly into the vault directory. The Skill handles spaces in file paths through proper quoting, ensuring notes are saved correctly within your configured vault structure.

How do I set the vault path for accessing my Obsidian notes?

Set the OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH environment variable to point to your vault directory. If this variable is not configured, the Skill defaults to ~/Documents/Obsidian Vault to locate and read your Markdown notes.

Does this Skill support searching notes in subfolders of an Obsidian vault?

Yes, searching notes in subfolders is fully supported. The Skill traverses the entire vault directory tree, listing and searching Markdown files across all nested subdirectories to find the content you need.

Can I create new notes by writing Markdown files to the vault?

You can create new notes by writing Markdown files directly into the vault directory. The Skill handles spaces in file paths through proper quoting, ensuring notes are saved correctly within your configured vault structure.

How do Wikilinks work when reading notes in an Obsidian vault?

Wikilinks connect related content across your Obsidian vault. When reading notes, the Skill resolves and follows these Wikilinks, allowing you to navigate between connected Markdown files and trace relationships within your vault.