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obsidian-setup

Configure Obsidian Brain plugin vault paths, folders, and config files.

Updated Apr 4, 2026
Search Tags:#vault-setup#obsidian-brain#dashboard-templates#config-writing#idempotent-setup#claude-code-skills
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/abhattacherjee/obsidian-brain --skill obsidian-setup-abhattacherjee
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: obsidian-setup
Source: https://github.com/abhattacherjee/obsidian-brain/tree/main/skills/obsidian-setup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/abhattacherjee/obsidian-brain --skill obsidian-setup-abhattacherjee

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Guides first-time and upgrade configurations for the Obsidian Brain plugin, ensuring vault path setup, essential folders, dashboard templates, and safe, idempotent config writes without overwriting existing work.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Creates the required vault folders claude-sessions, claude-insights, and claude-dashboards.
  • Installs or upgrades dashboard templates and writes the local Claude config.json with sane defaults.
  • Validates prerequisites, handles upgrades gracefully, and provides prompts to manage optional performance features.

Quick Start

Run /obsidian-setup to perform the initial vault setup for Obsidian Brain.

Frequently Asked Questions about obsidian-setup

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I set up an Obsidian vault for the first time?▼

Obsidian vault setup requires configuring the vault path, creating essential folders like claude-sessions and claude-insights, and installing dashboard templates. This process handles these steps automatically while writing safe default configurations.

Can I safely rerun vault configuration without overwriting my existing files?▼

Yes, you can safely rerun vault configuration because the process uses idempotent behavior. This ensures that repeating the setup across upgrades or fresh installs will not overwrite your existing work or config files.

What folders do I need to create for Obsidian Brain plugin setup?▼

Obsidian Brain setup requires creating three specific folders: claude-sessions, claude-insights, and claude-dashboards. The configuration process validates prerequisites and automates the creation of these directories within your specified vault path.

Where does the Obsidian setup write its local configuration file?▼

The setup writes its local configuration file to the ~/.claude directory. It generates a config.json file with sane defaults to ensure the Obsidian Brain plugin functions correctly without manual file editing.

Does the vault setup process validate prerequisites before installing dashboards?▼

Yes, the vault setup validates prerequisites before proceeding. It checks your environment, then installs missing dashboard templates, builds the vault index, and offers prompts to manage optional performance features.

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