obsidian

Read, search, list, and create notes in an Obsidian vault.

Updated Apr 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/x-TheFox/Corvus --skill obsidian-x-thefox
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: obsidian
Source: https://github.com/x-TheFox/Corvus/tree/main/skills/note-taking/obsidian
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/x-TheFox/Corvus --skill obsidian-x-thefox

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Managing an Obsidian vault can be time-consuming when you need to read, search, or create notes across many files. This skill provides fast, AI-assisted operations to interact with your local vault, reducing manual navigation and speeding up knowledge work.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Read a note: Retrieve and display the content of a single Markdown note from the vault.
  • List notes: Enumerate all notes or filter by folder to understand vault composition.
  • Search notes: Find notes by filename or content using keywords and patterns.
  • Create a note: Create new notes with a title and initial content directly in the vault.
  • Append to a note: Add content to existing notes without overwriting.
  • Wikilinks & organization: Respect Obsidian-style [[Note]] links to reveal relationships and structure.

Quick Start

Read a note named Meeting Notes from your Obsidian vault.

Frequently Asked Questions about obsidian

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search for notes by keyword across an Obsidian vault?

You can search notes across an Obsidian vault by using keywords and patterns to find matching filenames and content. The skill reads the vault at OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH to locate and return the relevant files.

Can I create and append content to existing notes in an Obsidian vault?

Yes, you can create new notes with a title and initial content or append text to existing notes without overwriting the original file. The skill manages these Markdown files directly within the local vault.

Do I need to specify a vault path to read and list Obsidian notes?

Yes, you must configure the OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH environment variable to locate your local vault. The skill requires this path to perform any read, list, search, or create operations on your notes.

What is the best way to read a specific note from a local Obsidian vault?

The best way to read a specific note from a local Obsidian vault is to request it by name, allowing the skill to retrieve and display the single Markdown file's content directly from the configured directory.

Does this approach respect Obsidian wikilinks when listing vault contents?

Yes, the skill respects Obsidian-style [[Note]] links to reveal relationships and structure when listing notes. It enumerates vault contents and filters by folder to help you understand the overall composition.