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obsidian-setup

Automates Obsidian vault creation and configuration templates plugins and folders for NSLS builder pattern users.

9|Updated Mar 31, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#templates#obsidian#plugins#vault#knowledge-base#dataview
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/thensls/nsls-personal-toolkit --skill obsidian-setup-thensls
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: obsidian-setup
Source: https://github.com/thensls/nsls-personal-toolkit/tree/main/skills/obsidian-setup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/thensls/nsls-personal-toolkit --skill obsidian-setup-thensls

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Set up a complete Obsidian knowledge base matching the NSLS builder pattern. This skill should be used when the user says "set up Obsidian", "create a vault", "obsidian setup", "start my knowledge base", "I want to use Obsidian", or mentions wanting a project tracking system like the original builder's. Walks through vault creation, folder structure, templates, plugins, and configuration.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Vault creation and folder structure with templates and plugins configured for daily notes, projects, people, and learning.
  • Onboarding flow that presets role-based planning, templates, and metadata to ensure consistency across notes.
  • Example: Spin up a NSLS-style vault with 01-daily, 20-projects, 30-people, and 50-reference folders and pre-filled templates.

Quick Start

Run the Obsidian Setup skill to generate your vault scaffold, then open Obsidian and follow the manual steps checklist.

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 with templates and plugins for project tracking?▼

Setting up an Obsidian vault is automated by generating a folder structure for daily notes, projects, people, and learning, complete with pre-filled templates and configured plugins. You get a ready-to-use knowledge base matching the NSLS builder pattern.

What folder structure does the NSLS builder pattern use for an Obsidian knowledge base?▼

The NSLS builder pattern structures an Obsidian knowledge base into folders like 01-daily, 20-projects, 30-people, and 50-reference. This ensures consistent metadata and role-based planning across all notes.

Do I need to install Obsidian before creating a vault with this setup automation?▼

Yes, creating a vault with this setup automation requires the Obsidian application to be installed locally. The skill generates the vault scaffold, templates, and plugin configurations at the specified builder's vault path for you to open in the app.

Can I pre-fill templates and configure Dataview plugins automatically when starting my knowledge base?▼

Yes, starting your knowledge base automatically pre-fills templates and configures plugins like Dataview. The onboarding flow presets role-based planning and metadata to ensure consistency across all generated notes.

What's the best way to automate Obsidian configuration for daily notes and learning roles?▼

Automating Obsidian configuration is best handled by running this setup skill to generate the vault scaffold. It applies pre-configured templates and metadata for daily notes and learning across multiple roles, which you then finalize via a manual steps checklist in Obsidian.

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