obsidian-vault

Organize Obsidian vault notes with frontmatter and wikilinks.

Updated Nov 4, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/chasemccoy/scripts --skill obsidian-vault-chasemccoy
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: obsidian-vault
Source: https://github.com/chasemccoy/scripts/tree/main/skills/obsidian-vault
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/chasemccoy/scripts --skill obsidian-vault-chasemccoy

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Obsidian users struggle to maintain consistent frontmatter metadata and reliable wikilinks across many notes. The Obsidian Vault Management skill provides structured guidance to create, edit, organize, and reference notes while preserving writing conventions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Frontmatter-driven metadata and aliases
  • Wikilink-based cross-linking and efficient navigation
  • Obsidian URIs and map-like linking for vault references
  • Automated search prompts and best-practice workflows for vault maintenance
  • Use Case: When organizing a new project, create a note in the appropriate folder with proper frontmatter and wikilinks to related notes.

Quick Start

Create or edit an Obsidian note in the vault at ~/Notes using frontmatter and wikilinks

Frequently Asked Questions about obsidian-vault

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I organize Obsidian vault notes with consistent frontmatter and wikilinks?

Obsidian vault notes are organized by enforcing frontmatter metadata and wikilinks across standard folders like Inbox, Journal, Projects, and Slipbox. This ensures structured metadata creation and reliable cross-linking for all notes in the vault.

Can I use this to create project notes in specific Obsidian folders?

Yes, you can create and edit project notes directly in specific Obsidian folders. The skill applies frontmatter metadata and wikilinks to connect the new note to related entries, maintaining vault organization and writing conventions.

What is the best way to maintain frontmatter metadata across an Obsidian vault?

The best way to maintain frontmatter metadata is to follow automated best-practice workflows that enforce consistent metadata fields and aliases. This approach preserves writing conventions while organizing notes across various Obsidian folders.

How do wikilinks and Obsidian URIs work for navigating notes?

Wikilinks and Obsidian URIs provide map-like linking for vault references, enabling efficient navigation between notes. The skill enforces these cross-links to ensure reliable connections and structured knowledge management across the vault.

Do I need an existing Obsidian vault to use this note organization workflow?

Yes, you need an existing Obsidian vault structure, typically located at a path like ~/Notes. The skill organizes notes by applying frontmatter and wikilinks within your established folders such as Writing and Readwise.