obsidian

Manage Obsidian vaults and notes via command-line interface.

1|Updated Feb 27, 2026

Search Tags:#markdown #knowledge management #cli #obsidian #notes #vault management

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/shane9coy/katana-agent --skill obsidian-shane9coy

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: obsidian
Source: https://github.com/shane9coy/katana-agent/tree/main/agent/skills/memory/obsidian
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shane9coy/katana-agent --skill obsidian-shane9coy

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires obsidian-cli, and includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the management and interaction with Obsidian vaults, enabling programmatic access to notes and their content.

Core Features & Use Cases

Vault Management: Easily identify and set default Obsidian vaults.
Search & Retrieval: Quickly search for notes by name or content within vaults.
Note Creation & Modification: Programmatically create, move, rename, and delete notes, with automatic link updates.
Use Case: Automate the process of finding all notes related to a specific project, updating their content, and organizing them within your Obsidian knowledge base.

Quick Start

Use the obsidian skill to search for notes containing the phrase "project planning".

Frequently Asked Questions about obsidian

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I manage Obsidian vaults programmatically?▼

You can manage Obsidian vaults programmatically by using this Skill to interface with the obsidian-cli tool, facilitating programmatic interaction with your Markdown documents. It enables vault resolution, search, creation, and modification operations.

Can I automate searching for notes by content within an Obsidian vault?▼

Yes, you can automate searching for notes by content within an Obsidian vault. The Skill retrieves notes by name or content, enabling quick search and retrieval for knowledge management workflows.

Do I need obsidian-cli to create and modify Markdown notes?▼

Yes, you need the obsidian-cli tool to create and modify Markdown notes. The Skill requires it to programmatically move, rename, and delete notes, including automatic link updates.

What is the best way to organize project planning notes in Obsidian?▼

The best way to organize project planning notes in Obsidian is by using this Skill to programmatically find, update, and reorganize related Markdown notes. It automates vault management and note modification.

Does renaming a note in an Obsidian vault update existing links?▼

Yes, renaming a note in an Obsidian vault updates existing links. When you programmatically move or rename Markdown notes through the Skill, automatic link updates are applied.