obsidian-vault

This skill applies the PARA method for project and area categorization alongside Zettelkasten atomic notes, using Maps of Content to link related concepts and ensure consistent academic retrieval.

Standardize frontmatter by applying predefined templates for daily notes, classes, and projects. This enforces uniform metadata capture across the vault, making notes immediately compatible with Dataview queries and structured organization.

Set up Dataview queries by ensuring frontmatter consistency across templates and using clearly defined folders. Dataview then indexes your notes, allowing dynamic tables and lists for efficient study planning and project documentation tracking.

The PARA structure works for academic work by separating active class materials and projects from reference resources. Integrating Zettelkasten note-taking within this framework supports efficient study workflows and detailed project documentation.

You can use Obsidian templates to standardize MOCs and Zettelkasten notes. The skill provides ready-to-use patterns to start new notes and class materials, ensuring every note follows the predefined frontmatter and linking structure.

Dataview queries fail when frontmatter is missing or inconsistent. By using template-driven note creation with predefined metadata fields for classes and projects, you ensure Dataview can properly index and retrieve your vault entries.