obsidian

Read, write, and search notes in local Obsidian vaults.

Updated Jun 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Rheasilvia/hermes-desktop --skill obsidian-rheasilvia
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: obsidian
Source: https://github.com/Rheasilvia/hermes-desktop/tree/main/skills/note-taking/obsidian
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Rheasilvia/hermes-desktop --skill obsidian-rheasilvia

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill removes the friction of manually navigating and editing your Obsidian vault by providing direct, file-system-aware tools for note management.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Vault-Aware Operations: Safely read, search, and edit notes while respecting your local Obsidian vault structure.
  • Content Manipulation: Create new notes, append content, or perform targeted patches to existing files using stable context.
  • Use Case: Quickly search for all notes containing a specific project tag and append a new meeting summary to the end of the relevant file without leaving your chat interface.

Quick Start

Use the obsidian skill to search for all markdown notes containing the term project-alpha and then append a new task to the file named meeting-notes.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about obsidian

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I manage my Obsidian vault and edit markdown notes without leaving my chat interface?

You can manage your Obsidian vault by using file-system-level read, write, and search capabilities to create notes, append content, and patch markdown files directly within your chat interface.

What do I need to configure before I can search and update my local Obsidian knowledge base?

You need to configure the OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH environment variable before interacting with your Obsidian knowledge base, which ensures safe and accurate file path resolution across different operating systems.

Can I append new tasks to existing markdown files in my Obsidian vault?

Yes, you can append content to existing markdown files or perform targeted patches using stable context, allowing you to add new tasks or meeting summaries to specific files in your Obsidian vault.

How does cross-referencing work when creating notes in an Obsidian vault?

Cross-referencing in Obsidian is supported through wikilinks, enabling you to connect newly created markdown notes and patch existing content to build an interconnected knowledge management workflow.

Is it possible to search for specific project tags across all markdown notes in my knowledge base?

Yes, you can search across your local Obsidian vault to find all markdown notes containing specific tags or terms like project-alpha, enabling targeted knowledge management and file retrieval.

What are the limitations of using file-system-aware tools for note taking in Obsidian?

The skill requires a properly configured OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH environment variable to resolve file paths safely, and operations are limited to local file-system-level read, write, and search capabilities within that vault structure.