onboarding

Configure an Obsidian vault with folder structure and user profile creation.

14|1|Updated Jun 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/galeka/GAIA-Obsidian-Vault --skill onboarding-galeka
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: onboarding
Source: https://github.com/galeka/GAIA-Obsidian-Vault/tree/main/tests/regression/snapshot/.claude/skills/onboarding
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/galeka/GAIA-Obsidian-Vault --skill onboarding-galeka

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the setup and personalization of your Obsidian vault, ensuring a tailored and efficient knowledge management system.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Personalized Vault Setup: Guided conversation to define preferences, life areas, and integrations.
  • Vault Structure Creation: Automated folder and file creation based on user responses.
  • Integration Support: Handles integrations with email and calendar services.
  • User Profiling: Generates a user profile for future agent interactions.
  • Use Case: New users can easily start using their Obsidian vault with a tailored structure and set of features.

Quick Start

Begin the onboarding process by saying, "Initialize the vault."

Frequently Asked Questions about onboarding

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I set up an Obsidian vault with a custom folder structure?

To set up an Obsidian vault, this onboarding process uses a guided conversation to define your preferences and life areas, then automatically generates the customized folder and file structure using Bash scripts.

Can I configure email and calendar integrations during Obsidian vault setup?

Yes, vault setup handles integration settings for email and calendar services. The onboarding process configures these external integrations using YAML frontmatter to connect your knowledge management system.

What is vault-map.md used for in Obsidian knowledge management?

The vault-map.md file is used for path resolution during vault setup. It allows the onboarding system to correctly locate and manage your Obsidian vault paths when creating folders and configuration files.

Do I need to manually create folders before initializing my Obsidian vault?

No, manual folder creation is not needed before initializing your vault. The onboarding process automates folder and file creation based on your responses to a guided conversation about your preferences and life areas.

How does user profiling work when customizing an Obsidian vault?

User profiling generates a personalized profile during vault setup by capturing your preferences and life areas. This profile is created to inform and improve future agent interactions within your knowledge management system.