obsidian

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

1|Updated Apr 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zerwiz/wayofpi --skill obsidian-zerwiz
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: obsidian
Source: https://github.com/zerwiz/wayofpi/tree/main/.hermes/hermes-agent/skills/note-taking/obsidian
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zerwiz/wayofpi --skill obsidian-zerwiz

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the friction of manually navigating an Obsidian vault when you need to read, find, create, or update markdown notes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Note Retrieval: Open individual notes directly from the vault without guessing paths.
  • Vault Search: Find notes by filename or content across folders for quick knowledge lookup.
  • Note Creation and Updates: Create new markdown notes, append content to existing ones, and use Obsidian wikilinks to connect related ideas.
  • Use Case: A researcher can quickly locate meeting notes, add follow-up items, and link them to related project pages in one consistent workflow.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to read a specific note from your Obsidian vault and summarize or update it as needed.

Frequently Asked Questions about obsidian

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search markdown notes in my Obsidian vault?

To create and update markdown notes in an Obsidian vault, you can generate new files, append content to existing ones, and connect related ideas using wikilinks to maintain a connected personal knowledge base.

Do I need a vault path to read Obsidian notes?

Yes, you need to configure the OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH environment variable to read Obsidian notes. Safe quoting for paths containing spaces is required to ensure the vault is accessed correctly.

Can I append content to existing markdown files in a vault?

Yes, you can append updates to existing markdown files in a vault. This allows you to add follow-up items to meeting notes and link them to related project pages in one workflow.

What is the best way to link related markdown notes together?

The best way to link related markdown notes is by using Obsidian wikilinks. This connects related ideas across your personal knowledge base when creating new notes or updating existing ones.

Why does my vault search fail when the folder path has spaces?

Vault search fails when folder paths have spaces if safe quoting is not applied. You must use safe quoting for paths containing spaces to prevent reading and search errors in the Obsidian vault.