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obsidian-setup

Initialize an Obsidian Cortex vault with Brain, Cortex, Evolution, and Portal pages.

69|12|Updated Mar 23, 2026
Search Tags:#documentation#obsidian#setup#vault#cortex#hermit
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gtapps/claude-code-hermit --skill obsidian-setup-gtapps
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: obsidian-setup
Source: https://github.com/gtapps/claude-code-hermit/tree/main/plugins/claude-code-hermit/skills/obsidian-setup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gtapps/claude-code-hermit --skill obsidian-setup-gtapps

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Obsidian Cortex setup automates the creation of an Obsidian vault surface over your hermit's state, delivering a centralized workspace (Brain, Cortex, Evolution, System Health, Connections, Cortex Portal) in your project.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Creates a dedicated obsidian/ directory and a ready-to-use Cortex vault with pages for Brain, Cortex, Evolution, System Health, Connections, and Cortex Portal.
  • Safe to re-run; reconfigure manifest as needed to refresh artifact paths and keep the vault in sync.
  • Integrates with the ClaudCode Hermit workflow to provide persistent memory and artifact linking inside Obsidian.

Quick Start

Run the Obsidian setup to initialize the Cortex vault and related pages in your project.

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 my Claude Code Hermit project?▼

Obsidian setup automates creating a dedicated obsidian/ directory in your Hermit-enabled project, generating a ready-to-use Cortex vault with pages for Brain, Cortex, Evolution, System Health, Connections, and Cortex Portal.

What pages are created when initializing an Obsidian Cortex vault?▼

Initializing an Obsidian Cortex vault creates pages for Brain, Cortex, Evolution, System Health, Connections, and Cortex Portal, providing a centralized workspace over your Hermit's state, memory, and artifact connections.

Can I re-run Obsidian vault setup to update artifact paths without breaking existing pages?▼

Yes, the Obsidian Cortex setup is safe and idempotent, meaning you can re-run it to reconfigure the manifest and refresh artifact paths, optionally using the --force flag to rewrite existing pages and keep the vault in sync.

Do I need Claude Code Hermit configured before creating an Obsidian Cortex vault?▼

Yes, the setup integrates with the Claude Code Hermit workflow and documents its prerequisites in the .claude-code-hermit/config.json file, requiring a Hermit-enabled project to establish persistent memory and artifact linking.

What is the best way to visualize Hermit state and health metrics in Obsidian?▼

Creating an Obsidian Cortex vault is the best way to visualize Hermit state, as it automatically generates System Health and Cortex Portal pages that surface project-wide memory, metrics, and artifact connections within Obsidian.

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