obsidian-vault

Provide structured Obsidian vault context with directory mappings and naming conventions.

Updated Jan 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ketronkowski/skills --skill obsidian-vault
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: obsidian-vault
Source: https://github.com/ketronkowski/skills/tree/main/obsidian-vault
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ketronkowski/skills --skill obsidian-vault

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides structured context about Kevin's Obsidian vault, including file organization, naming conventions, and contextual search strategies to prevent time-wasting directory hunts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Vault structure mapping: Clear, exact directory roles for Daily Notes, Meetings, People, SIC, Templates, Notes, Clippings, Omnivore, Green Lake, Groups, and Media.
  • Search strategies & linking: Guidelines for wiki links, backlinks, and optimized search commands to locate notes, topics, or decisions quickly.
  • Template and plugin context: Guidance on templates and installed plugins to support consistent note creation and retrieval.
  • Use Case: When asked, "Where do meeting notes go?" the skill provides exact paths and naming conventions to answer.
  • Cross-directory navigation: Always correlate information across Daily Notes, Meetings, People, SIC, and Notes for complete context.

Quick Start

Use the obsidian-vault skill to retrieve vault structure, file locations, naming conventions, and search strategies for Obsidian notes. For example: "Where are meeting notes stored?" or "How are daily notes named?"

Frequently Asked Questions about obsidian-vault

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find meeting notes and people files in an Obsidian vault?

To find meeting notes and people files in an Obsidian vault, use structured search strategies and directory mappings. This skill provides exact directory paths and naming conventions to locate meetings, people, and SIC notes quickly without manual directory hunts.

What is the best way to organize daily notes and templates in Obsidian?

The best way to organize daily notes and templates in Obsidian is by applying established directory layouts and frontmatter conventions. This skill maps exact directory roles for Daily Notes, Templates, Clippings, and Media to ensure consistent note creation and retrieval.

How do I use wiki-links and backlinks for cross-directory navigation in Obsidian?

Use wiki-links and backlinks to correlate information across Daily Notes, Meetings, People, and Notes directories for complete context. This skill provides guidelines for optimized search commands and linking strategies to locate topics or decisions quickly.

Do I need any external plugins to search file locations in an Obsidian vault?

No external plugins are required to search file locations in an Obsidian vault. This skill relies entirely on the vault's established directory layout and frontmatter conventions, requiring no external tools to provide structured context and search strategies.

Why does my Obsidian vault search return inconsistent file paths for SIC notes?

Obsidian vault search returns inconsistent file paths for SIC notes when directory roles and naming conventions are unmapped. This skill prevents time-wasting directory hunts by providing exact paths and frontmatter conventions required for accurate retrieval.