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obsidian-update

Extract decisions and research from Cowork sessions into structured Obsidian Markdown notes.

1|Updated May 12, 2026

Search Tags:#obsidian #knowledge capture #decision records #research notes #session summarization #vault writing #kanban action items

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/MoxyWolfLLC/moxywolf-plugins --skill obsidian-update-moxywolfllc

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: obsidian-update
Source: https://github.com/MoxyWolfLLC/moxywolf-plugins/tree/main/plugins/obsidian-update/skills/obsidian-update
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MoxyWolfLLC/moxywolf-plugins --skill obsidian-update-moxywolfllc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It eliminates the manual effort of capturing durable decisions, research, and action items from a live Cowork conversation into an Obsidian knowledge base.

Core Features & Use Cases

Session-to-Notes Knowledge Extraction: Converts durable content from the current session into structured vault notes (decisions, research, meeting discussions, insights, compliance findings, and people).
Vault-Conformant Writing & Cross-Linking: Locates the correct vault, reads vault conventions and system memory, uses the vault templates, and writes properly formatted, cross-linked Markdown notes.
Action Item Capture to Kanban: Detects concrete action items (with inferred priority) and routes them to the vault task/Kanban workflow for approval before writing.

Quick Start

Use obsidian-update to save what you learned this session into the MoxyWolf Obsidian vault as decisions, research notes, and action items.

Frequently Asked Questions about obsidian-update

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

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How do I capture session decisions and research notes into an Obsidian vault?▼

Capturing session decisions and research notes into an Obsidian vault involves extracting durable content from active conversations and writing structured Markdown notes. The process locates the correct vault, loads existing conventions, and generates cross-linked notes using vault templates.

Can I automatically convert meeting wrap-ups into vault-ready Markdown?▼

Yes, meeting wrap-ups can be converted into vault-ready Markdown by extracting durable meeting discussions and insights from the active session. It reads vault conventions and system memory to produce properly formatted, cross-linked notes directly in the vault.

How do I route action items from a conversation to a Kanban board in Obsidian?▼

Routing action items to a Kanban board in Obsidian requires detecting concrete tasks within the conversation and inferring their priority. The system proposes these action items for approval before writing them to the vault task or Kanban workflow.

Does the Obsidian knowledge extraction process require manual formatting?▼

No, Obsidian knowledge extraction does not require manual formatting because the process locates the vault, reads templates, and applies vault conventions automatically. It generates properly formatted Markdown notes with cross-links after an extraction plan is approved.

What is needed to log compliance findings and decision records into an Obsidian vault?▼

Logging compliance findings and decision records into an Obsidian vault requires an active conversation session and an accessible vault via workspace, Drive, or Drive REST fallback. The system locates the vault, loads conventions, and writes structured Markdown notes.