rag

Query Obsidian notes with hybrid keyword and graph retrieval for synthesized answers.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Jack5316/Obsidian --skill rag-jack5316
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Skill: rag
Source: https://github.com/Jack5316/Obsidian/tree/main/.claude/skills/rag
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Jack5316/Obsidian --skill rag-jack5316

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows you to ask questions and get synthesized answers directly from your personal knowledge base stored in Obsidian, making your notes more accessible and actionable.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • AI-Powered Search: Go beyond keyword search to understand the context and meaning within your notes.
  • Knowledge Synthesis: Get summarized answers to complex questions by leveraging multiple notes.
  • Use Case: Ask "What are the key takeaways from my notes on Stoicism?" and receive a concise summary, citing the relevant notes.

Quick Start

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Frequently Asked Questions about rag

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I use AI to search my Obsidian knowledge base?

You can search your Obsidian knowledge base using retrieval-augmented generation to synthesize answers. This Skill uses hybrid search methods, including keyword and graph-based retrieval, to find context and summarize information directly from your notes.

What is retrieval-augmented generation for personal note taking?

Retrieval-augmented generation for note taking is an AI search mechanism that understands context beyond simple keywords. It fetches relevant information from your knowledge base and passes it to a language model to synthesize concise, summarized answers to complex questions.

Does this AI search work with Obsidian vaults for knowledge synthesis?

Yes, this Skill directly queries your Obsidian vault to synthesize answers. By leveraging hybrid search across your personal notes, it can extract key takeaways on specific topics and cite the relevant source notes in its response.

How do I get summarized answers from my notes on a specific topic?

To get summarized answers, you ask a question about your notes, such as requesting key takeaways on a subject. The Skill retrieves relevant notes using hybrid search and integrates them with AI to generate a concise summary of the information.

Do I need Python scripts to run graph-based retrieval on my notes?

Yes, you need Python scripts to enable the keyword and graph-based retrieval methods. These scripts facilitate the underlying hybrid search functionality required to fetch and process notes before the AI generates its synthesized response.

What is the best way to find information across multiple notes without keyword search?

The best way to find information without standard keyword search is using AI-powered retrieval-augmented generation. This approach understands the meaning within your notes, pulling context from multiple sources to synthesize a comprehensive answer to your query.