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Automates Obsidian vault CRUD, discovery, and UI operations via CLI and file fallbacks.

2|Updated Feb 15, 2026
Search Tags:#backlinks#cli#obsidian#vault-automation#graph-discovery#maps-of-content
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ZealousEar/claude-skills --skill obsidian-zealousear
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: obsidian
Source: https://github.com/ZealousEar/claude-skills/tree/main/claude-code/obsidian
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ZealousEar/claude-skills --skill obsidian-zealousear

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Obsidian vault automation reduces manual vault maintenance by orchestrating CRUD, graph discovery, and UI actions through a safe, tiered workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Tiered operation: Tier 1 for direct file CRUD, Tier 2 for Obsidian CLI v1.12 graph queries, Tier 3 for UI via obsidian:// URIs.
  • Orchestrated vault maintenance: create notes from templates, detect orphans, manage MOCs, and oversee plugins across PARA folders.
  • Guardrails and fallbacks: pre-flight checks, non-destructive writes, and safe fallback to file operations when the CLI is unavailable.

Quick Start

Run a vault health check and fix orphans in the Agentic Obsidian vault.

Frequently Asked Questions about obsidian

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate Obsidian vault maintenance and detect orphan notes?▼

Obsidian vault automation detects orphan notes and manages MOCs by orchestrating CRUD, graph discovery, and UI actions through a tiered hybrid workflow. It streamlines note management across PARA folders by applying pre-flight checks and non-destructive writes to ensure safe vault operations.

What is the best way to create notes from templates in an Obsidian vault?▼

Creating notes from templates is handled via Tier 1 direct file CRUD operations within the vault automation workflow. This orchestrates note creation safely by applying pre-flight checks before writing to PARA folders, ensuring non-destructive vault maintenance.

Does Obsidian vault automation require the Obsidian CLI to function?▼

Obsidian vault automation requires Obsidian CLI v1.12 and a running Obsidian instance for Tier 2 graph queries and Tier 3 UI control. If unavailable, it applies a safe fallback to direct file operations for CRUD tasks.

Can I use vault automation to map content and manage backlinks without opening the UI?▼

Mapping content and managing backlinks uses Tier 2 Obsidian CLI v1.12 graph queries to identify and link orphan notes without UI interaction. For visual mapping, Tier 3 UI control triggers obsidian:// URIs to navigate the graph directly.

Why does my Obsidian vault automation fall back to direct file operations?▼

Vault automation falls back to direct file operations when pre-flight checks determine the Obsidian CLI is unavailable or the Obsidian instance is not running. This ensures CRUD tasks still execute safely, though graph discovery and UI control features are disabled.

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