recall

Retrieve relevant knowledge from an Obsidian vault via multi-layer semantic search.

103|31|Updated Nov 2, 2025

Search Tags:#knowledge retrieval #research #semantic search #obsidian #vault #connection discovery

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/Abilityai/cornelius --skill recall-abilityai

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: recall
Source: https://github.com/Abilityai/cornelius/tree/main/.claude/skills/recall
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Abilityai/cornelius --skill recall-abilityai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you find relevant information within your personal knowledge base (Obsidian vault) when you need it, overcoming the limitations of simple keyword searches.

Core Features & Use Cases

Multi-layer Semantic Search: Goes beyond direct matches to find related concepts and broader themes.
Contextual Retrieval: Leverages conversation context to refine search queries.
Use Case: You're discussing a project and need to recall past decisions or related research. This Skill can surface not only direct notes but also connected ideas and influential "hub" notes that tie different concepts together.

Quick Start

Use the recall skill to find information about project X.

Frequently Asked Questions about recall

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I perform semantic search in an Obsidian vault to find related notes?▼

To perform semantic search in an Obsidian vault, this Skill uses a multi-layer retrieval strategy to find related concepts and broader themes, overcoming simple keyword matching limitations.

What is the best way to discover connections between ideas in a personal knowledge base?▼

Discovering connections in a personal knowledge base requires mapping related concepts and surfacing influential hub notes that tie different ideas together, which this Skill handles through contextual retrieval.

Can I retrieve past project decisions using conversation context in Obsidian?▼

Yes, you can retrieve past project decisions using conversation context in Obsidian, as this Skill leverages contextual retrieval to refine search queries and surface connected ideas.

Does multi-layer knowledge retrieval work without setting up local brain search scripts?▼

No, multi-layer knowledge retrieval relies on local brain search scripts to execute indexed vector retrieval and build the connection mapping required for deep contextual understanding.

Why does simple keyword search fail to find relevant research in my vault?▼

Simple keyword search fails to find relevant research in your vault because it lacks deep contextual understanding and cannot surface related concepts or broader themes automatically.

When do I need vector retrieval for connection discovery in my notes?▼

You need vector retrieval for connection discovery in your notes when you want to find not only direct matches but also influential hub notes that tie different concepts together contextually.