obsidian-research-synthesis

Search Obsidian vaults with grep and Dataview, then synthesize notes into citation-rich reports.

3|1|Updated Nov 5, 2025

Search Tags:#research #obsidian #synthesis #vault #notes #grep #dataview

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/astoreyai/claude-skills --skill obsidian-research-synthesis

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Skill: obsidian-research-synthesis
Source: https://github.com/astoreyai/claude-skills/tree/main/skills/obsidian/obsidian-research-synthesis
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/astoreyai/claude-skills --skill obsidian-research-synthesis

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Obsidian research is often scattered across many notes and formats; this skill automates comprehensive searching, reading, and synthesis to produce coherent, citation-rich research documents.

Core Features & Use Cases

Vault-wide search and synthesis: Locate relevant notes using filesystem search, grep, and Dataview queries, then synthesize findings into a cohesive report.
Citation-rich outputs: Generate outputs with wiki-links and structured references ready for Obsidian.
Use Case: Research a topic across your vault and get a ready-to-use synthesis note with executive summary and key themes.

Quick Start

Execute a topic-based vault search, read and extract notes, synthesize findings, and generate a structured research note with citations.

Frequently Asked Questions about obsidian-research-synthesis

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I synthesize Obsidian vault notes into a structured research report?▼

Obsidian vault notes are synthesized by searching with filesystem search, grep, and Dataview, then extracting and combining findings into citation-rich reports with wiki-links and structured references.

What's the best way to automate vault-wide research across scattered Obsidian notes?▼

Vault-wide research is automated by reading relevant notes located through grep and Dataview queries, then synthesizing the extracted findings into cohesive outputs like summaries, literature reviews, or full synthesis reports.

Do I need YAML frontmatter in my Obsidian notes to use research synthesis?▼

YAML frontmatter with name and description fields is required for research synthesis to properly locate and process relevant notes across the Obsidian vault during the automated search and reading phases.

Can I generate a literature review from existing Obsidian notes using Dataview?▼

A literature review can be generated from Obsidian notes by querying Dataview to locate relevant sources, reading the extracted content, and synthesizing findings into a citation-rich document with wiki-links and cross-note references.

What output formats are available when synthesizing vault notes into research documents?▼

Output formats include summary, report, literature review, and synthesis, all containing structured citations, wiki-links, and cross-note references ready for direct integration into an Obsidian vault.

How does grep search work with Dataview queries for Obsidian research synthesis?▼

Grep and Dataview work together by using filesystem search to locate relevant notes across the vault and Dataview queries to filter and extract specific content, which is then synthesized into structured research reports with citations.