recall

Load and summarize Obsidian vault session notes into a project context brief.

Updated Apr 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/abhattacherjee/obsidian-brain --skill recall-abhattacherjee
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: recall
Source: https://github.com/abhattacherjee/obsidian-brain/tree/main/skills/recall
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/abhattacherjee/obsidian-brain --skill recall-abhattacherjee

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Loads historical context from the Obsidian vault for the current project. Summarizes any unsummarized session notes, then presents a context brief with recent sessions, open items, and curated insights. Also auto-detects open items completed in the most recent loaded session and offers to check them off. Use when: (1) /recall command, (2) /recall <project-name>, (3) resuming work on a project and wanting prior context.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Load and summarize project session notes from the vault.
  • Assemble a concise context brief with recent sessions, open items, and curated insights.
  • Auto-detect and offer to check off completed items from the latest session.

Quick Start

Run /recall to load historical context for the current project and view the generated context brief.

Frequently Asked Questions about recall

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I load historical context from an Obsidian vault for an active project?

Yes, you can automatically check off completed items. The system auto-detects open items that were completed in the most recent loaded session and offers to check them off for quick project tracking updates.

What is the best way to summarize unsummarized session notes in a local vault?

You can target specific projects by running /recall <project-name>. This command loads historical context and generates a tailored context brief containing recent sessions, open items, and curated insights for that project.

Does loading vault context require a local SQLite index or filesystem access?

Yes, loading vault context requires local filesystem access to vault data and a local SQLite + FTS5 index. These dependencies store and present the summarized context brief and historical session results.

When do I need to assemble a context brief with recent sessions and curated insights?

You need to assemble a context brief when resuming work on a project. It provides prior context by loading historical vault data, summarizing recent sessions, and highlighting open items and curated insights.