obsidian

Manage Obsidian vaults and notes using obsidian-cli commands.

Updated Mar 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/xongtao/openclaw-backup --skill obsidian-xongtao
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: obsidian
Source: https://github.com/xongtao/openclaw-backup/tree/main/skills/obsidian
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/xongtao/openclaw-backup --skill obsidian-xongtao

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Obsidian users often juggle multiple vaults across devices, and repetitive CLI tasks to manage notes can be error-prone and time-consuming. This guide provides a clear workflow for identifying active vaults and automating common operations with obsidian-cli.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Vault discovery and selection using obsidian-cli configuration (default vault, path resolution).
  • Create, move/rename, delete, and search notes across vaults with consistent wikilinks and note references.
  • Use cases include managing multiple vaults for personal vs. work, bulk note organization, and cross-device syncing.

Quick Start

Open Obsidian and load your default vault, then use obsidian-cli to search and organize notes.

Frequently Asked Questions about obsidian

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

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How do I manage multiple Obsidian vaults across different devices?

To manage multiple Obsidian vaults across devices, use obsidian-cli to identify active vaults and apply consistent configurations. This streamlines vault selection, search, and organization, reducing errors from repetitive manual CLI tasks.

What is the best way to automate note organization in Obsidian?

Automating note organization in Obsidian is best handled by using obsidian-cli commands like create, move, and delete. This ensures consistent wikilinks and note references when performing bulk operations across personal and work vaults.

How do I search and create notes in Obsidian from the command line?

You can search and create notes in Obsidian from the command line using obsidian-cli. It provides specific commands to search existing notes and create new ones while maintaining proper wikilinks and note references within the vault.

Can I set a default Obsidian vault for automated workflows?

Yes, you can set a default Obsidian vault for automated workflows using the obsidian-cli set-default command. This ensures consistent vault selection and path resolution before running search, create, or move operations.

Does obsidian-cli work with existing vault configurations and wikilinks?

Obsidian-cli works directly with existing vault configurations to ensure path resolution and consistent vault selection. It handles typical vault config scenarios and maintains consistent wikilinks and note references during create, move, and delete operations.