obsidian

Manage Obsidian Markdown vaults by searching, creating, and refactoring notes via obsidian-cli.

Updated Mar 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/softweek/openclaw --skill obsidian-softweek
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: obsidian
Source: https://github.com/softweek/openclaw/tree/main/publish_output/skills/obsidian
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/softweek/openclaw --skill obsidian-softweek

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the management and interaction with Obsidian vaults, which are collections of plain Markdown notes, by leveraging the obsidian-cli tool for automation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Vault Management: Easily find and set your active Obsidian vault.
  • Search: Quickly search note titles and content within your vaults.
  • Creation & Modification: Create new notes, move/rename existing ones while preserving links, and delete notes.
  • Use Case: Automatically create a new daily note in your 'Work' vault, add a specific task to it, and then search for all notes related to a 'Project X' to gather information.

Quick Start

Use the obsidian-cli to search for notes containing the word "meeting".

Frequently Asked Questions about obsidian

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate Obsidian vault management from the command line?▼

You can automate Obsidian vault management by using obsidian-cli to find active vaults, search notes by title or content, and create new markdown notes directly from the command line.

Can I search note content within an Obsidian vault using a CLI?▼

Yes, you can search note content within an Obsidian vault using the obsidian-cli tool to quickly find specific titles and text across your markdown notes.

How do I rename and move Obsidian notes without breaking internal links?▼

To rename and move Obsidian notes without breaking internal links, use the obsidian-cli refactoring features which automatically update internal links when notes are moved or renamed.

Do I need obsidian-cli installed to manage markdown notes with this approach?▼

Yes, you need obsidian-cli installed and configured with your Obsidian vault locations to automate markdown note creation, searching, and vault management tasks.

What is the best way to automatically create daily notes in an Obsidian vault?▼

The best way to automatically create daily notes in an Obsidian vault is using obsidian-cli to set your active vault and generate new markdown notes through command line automation.

Can I use this CLI approach to delete notes from my Obsidian vault?▼

Yes, you can use the obsidian-cli tool to delete notes from your Obsidian vault in addition to creating, searching, and refactoring your markdown files.