obsidian-vault-intelligence

Search and extract knowledge from Obsidian vaults using MCP queries.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dbmcco/claude-agent-toolkit --skill obsidian-vault-intelligence
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Skill: obsidian-vault-intelligence
Source: https://github.com/dbmcco/claude-agent-toolkit/tree/main/skills/obsidian-vault-intelligence
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dbmcco/claude-agent-toolkit --skill obsidian-vault-intelligence

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires dbmcco/obsidian-mcp (Node.js).

What problem does it solve?

This Skill transforms your Obsidian vault into an intelligent knowledge base, allowing you to effortlessly search, query, and extract contextual information, saving you hours of manual digging.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Intelligent Vault Queries: Use natural language to ask questions about your vault's content and receive summarized answers.
  • Advanced Search Patterns: Perform keyword, intelligent, and cross-reference searches to find related notes and understand relationships.
  • Note Operations: Create, update sections, and append content to notes, maintaining vault hygiene.
  • Use Case: Prepare for a strategic meeting by querying your vault for partnership status, relevant meeting notes, and related action items, then synthesize this information into a new, linked Obsidian note.

Quick Start

Query the vault for an overview

mcp__obsidian__query_vault("Partner Project partnership status")

Get the full content of a specific note

mcp__obsidian__get_note(notePath: "Areas/Companies/Partner Project/Master.md")

Frequently Asked Questions about obsidian-vault-intelligence

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search my Obsidian vault using natural language queries?

Natural language vault search lets you ask questions about your vault's content in plain English and receive summarized answers. Use the query_vault tool with a question like 'Partner Project partnership status' to retrieve relevant context without manual note browsing.

Can I find related notes and backlinks across my Obsidian vault automatically?

Yes, intelligent search and backlink analysis discover cross-references and related notes automatically. The Skill performs progressive search and cross-reference discovery to map relationships between notes, revealing context you might miss with keyword-only searching.

How do I create and update notes in Obsidian programmatically?

The Skill provides write_note, create_note, append_to_note, and update_note_section tools to create new notes or modify existing sections without manual editing. This maintains vault structure and hygiene while automating note operations during workflows.

What's the best way to prepare meeting materials from my Obsidian vault?

Query your vault for relevant project status, meeting notes, and action items using natural language, then synthesize the results into a new linked note. This workflow extracts context-specific information and creates organized reference documents in seconds.

Can I use Obsidian vault search for project research and strategic planning?

Yes, the Skill applies to project contexts, strategic decisions, and research notes. Pattern-based search and note creation support research synthesis, competitive analysis, and decision documentation by treating your vault as a queryable knowledge base.

What do I need to set up before using vault queries?

You need an active Obsidian vault and the obsidian-mcp Node.js dependency installed. The MCP connector bridges your vault to the Skill's query tools, enabling natural-language access to your notes and backlink structure.