obsidian

Manage Obsidian vaults and Markdown notes via obsidian-cli.

Updated Feb 17, 2026

Search Tags:#markdown #knowledge management #cli #obsidian #notes #vault management

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/Rachasumanth/text2llm001 --skill obsidian-rachasumanth

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: obsidian
Source: https://github.com/Rachasumanth/text2llm001/tree/main/skills/obsidian
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Rachasumanth/text2llm001 --skill obsidian-rachasumanth

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires obsidian-cli, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the management and interaction with Obsidian vaults, enabling efficient organization, searching, and creation of Markdown notes directly from your AI assistant.

Core Features & Use Cases

Vault Management: Easily set default vaults and retrieve their paths.
Content Search: Quickly search for notes by title or content across your vaults.
Note Creation & Modification: Create new notes with content, move/rename existing notes while preserving links, and delete notes.
Use Case: Quickly find a specific note about a project by searching its content, or create a new daily journal entry with a predefined template.

Quick Start

Use the obsidian skill to create a new note titled 'Meeting Notes' in the 'Projects' folder with the content 'Discussed Q3 roadmap.'.

Frequently Asked Questions about obsidian

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I manage Obsidian notes and vaults from a command-line interface?▼

You can manage Obsidian notes and vaults via a command-line interface by setting default vaults, searching note content, and creating or moving files. This requires the obsidian-cli tool to interact with local vault files.

Can I create and move Markdown notes while preserving internal links?▼

Yes, you can create new notes with specified content and move or rename existing Markdown notes. The tool automatically updates internal links during the move process to maintain vault integrity.

Do I need the obsidian-cli tool to search for notes by title and content?▼

Yes, you need the obsidian-cli tool installed to search notes by title and content. It acts as the bridge to interact with local vault files and Obsidian's URI handler.

What is the best way to set a default vault for knowledge management?▼

The best way to set a default vault for knowledge management is using the obsidian-cli tool. It allows you to easily configure default vaults and retrieve their local file paths for direct access.

Does deleting notes through a CLI remove them permanently from the Obsidian vault?▼

Deleting notes through the CLI removes them from your Obsidian vault. The Skill manages vault files directly, so executing a delete command will remove the targeted Markdown notes.

Are there limitations to managing Markdown knowledge bases through a CLI rather than the Obsidian app?▼

Managing Markdown knowledge bases through a CLI relies on the obsidian-cli dependency and local file access. It handles text operations like search and move but lacks the visual graph view of the Obsidian application.