query

Search an Obsidian vault and synthesize cited answers from Cards.

36|11|Updated Feb 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/owenliang60-ship-it/knowledge-mgmt --skill query-owenliang60-ship-it
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: query
Source: https://github.com/owenliang60-ship-it/knowledge-mgmt/tree/main/query
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/owenliang60-ship-it/knowledge-mgmt --skill query-owenliang60-ship-it

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It prevents you from relying only on model memory by helping you search your Obsidian vault and ground answers in your existing Cards with clear citations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • MOC-guided search: Reads relevant MOC indexes (by domain) to narrow the search scope before searching.
  • Contextual Card retrieval: Searches by keywords and optionally by context to find the most relevant Cards.
  • Evidence-first answering: Prioritizes vault knowledge, cites Card names, and clearly flags when the model must supplement missing information.
  • Optional knowledge write-back: Suggests saving valuable cross-Card synthesis back via the note flow (/note).

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to run a vault-backed query like: "query: What is FSRS-6 and how does /review use it for spaced repetition in this system?"

Frequently Asked Questions about query

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I answer questions using my Obsidian vault knowledge instead of model memory?

To answer questions using Obsidian vault knowledge, this Skill performs MOC-guided indexing to narrow the search scope and retrieves relevant Cards with explicit citations, grounding answers in your existing notes.

How does MOC-guided search work for retrieving contextual Cards?

MOC-guided search reads relevant Maps of Content indexes by domain to narrow the scope before searching. It then retrieves contextual Cards by keywords and optional context to synthesize factual answers.

Can I compare concepts across multiple domains using my knowledge vault?

Yes, you can compare concepts across multiple domains. The Skill parses your query for key concepts and domain, then searches and synthesizes relevant Cards to support fact lookups and comparative analysis.

What happens if my Obsidian vault is missing information for a query?

When vault content is missing, the Skill explicitly labels the gap and flags when the model must supplement missing information to complete the answer without pretending the knowledge exists.

How do I save synthesized insights back to my Obsidian vault?

To save synthesized insights back, the Skill suggests writing valuable cross-Card synthesis to your vault using the note flow (/note), ensuring new connections are preserved as Cards.

Does vault search handle context overflow when reading multiple Cards?

Yes, it handles context overflow by limiting retrieved Cards with priority ordering. The Skill reads Cards based on relevance to prevent exceeding context limits during knowledge retrieval.