obsidian

Read, search, and create Markdown notes in an Obsidian vault.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/shiftrepo/aws --skill obsidian-shiftrepo
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: obsidian
Source: https://github.com/shiftrepo/aws/tree/main/HermesAgent/skills/skills/note-taking/obsidian
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shiftrepo/aws --skill obsidian-shiftrepo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Obsidian vaults are powerful for personal knowledge management, but finding and creating notes across many folders can be time consuming. This skill provides quick read, search, and creation capabilities directly against the vault to speed up information access and note management.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Read notes: locate and display Markdown files anywhere in the vault.
  • Search: perform filename and content searches to surface relevant notes.
  • Create notes: create new notes with consistent naming and linking practices.

Quick Start

Open the Obsidian vault located via OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH or default path, then search and create notes as needed.

Frequently Asked Questions about obsidian

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search across multiple folders in an Obsidian vault?

To search an Obsidian vault, the skill indexes and retrieves Markdown files across all folders, performing filename and content searches to quickly surface relevant notes.

Can I create new Markdown notes directly in my vault?

Yes, you can create new Markdown notes directly in the vault, applying consistent naming and linking practices to maintain an organized personal knowledge base.

What do I need to set up before reading notes from a local vault?

You need local file access to standard Markdown files. The vault location is resolved via the OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH environment variable, or it defaults to a standard path.

Does this work for project wikis and research notes?

Yes, it works for personal knowledge bases, project wikis, and research notes, enabling streamlined read, search, and write operations across your Markdown files.

What is the best way to organize and retrieve notes in a Markdown vault?

The best way to organize and retrieve notes is using local file access to index Markdown files, allowing you to search filenames and content to speed up information access.