obsidian

Manage markdown notes in an Obsidian vault with filesystem-first workflows.

Updated May 14, 2026

Search Tags:#markdown #search #obsidian #vault #notes #wikilinks

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/SethyPagna/Secretary-Jarvis --skill obsidian-sethypagna

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Skill: obsidian
Source: https://github.com/SethyPagna/Secretary-Jarvis/tree/main/src/capabilities/skills/note-taking/obsidian
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SethyPagna/Secretary-Jarvis --skill obsidian-sethypagna

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the friction of working directly inside an Obsidian vault by letting you find, read, create, and update notes without manual file juggling.

Core Features & Use Cases

Vault Navigation: Resolve the vault path and list markdown notes in folders or across the whole vault.
Content Search: Search note filenames or note contents to quickly find ideas, references, and unfinished drafts.
Note Editing: Create new notes, append content to existing notes, and add wikilinks for connected knowledge.
Use Case: A researcher can search a vault for every note mentioning a project name, then append a new summary note that links to the relevant sources.

Quick Start

Use the obsidian skill to find the resolved vault path and create a new note summarizing today’s meeting.

Frequently Asked Questions about obsidian

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I search for text inside markdown notes in an Obsidian vault?▼

To search markdown notes in an Obsidian vault, you can find specific files and search note contents to quickly locate ideas, references, and drafts. The skill resolves the vault path and performs filesystem searches across local markdown files.

Can I create and append content to existing notes in an Obsidian vault?▼

Yes, you can create new markdown notes and append content to existing ones within an Obsidian vault. The skill supports targeted edits and allows you to add wikilinks to connect related knowledge across your notes.

What do I need to use an Obsidian vault with filesystem-first workflows?▼

You need a resolved absolute vault path and native file tools for note access, search, and targeted edits. The skill relies on filesystem-first workflows to list markdown notes and manage vault content without manual file juggling.

How do I list all markdown notes in specific folders across an Obsidian vault?▼

To list markdown notes across an Obsidian vault, the skill resolves the vault path and lists files in specific folders or across the entire vault. This filesystem-first approach directly reads local vault paths to find note files.

What is the best way to link new notes to existing sources in Obsidian?▼

The best way to link new notes is by adding wikilinks to connect knowledge. After creating or appending content to a note, you can add wikilinks that reference relevant sources found during a vault content search.

Does this approach work without the Obsidian app running?▼

Yes, the skill works without the Obsidian app running by using filesystem-first workflows and native file tools. It directly accesses the resolved absolute vault path to read, search, create, and edit markdown note files locally.