recall

Run interactive spaced repetition and retrieval practice across an Obsidian vault.

36|2|Updated Mar 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tuan3w/obsidian-vault-agent --skill recall-tuan3w
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: recall
Source: https://github.com/tuan3w/obsidian-vault-agent/tree/main/skills/recall
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tuan3w/obsidian-vault-agent --skill recall-tuan3w

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

recall helps you test what you actually remember by running interactive retrieval practice and spaced repetition, so your vault becomes more useful over time instead of just remaining as stored notes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Interactive spaced repetition session: forces recall first by showing only note titles before revealing content.
  • Mixed queue with interleaving: selects items across multiple topic folders to improve spacing and interleaving effects.
  • Inbox triage + surprise cross-domain linking: surfaces old inbox items for processing decisions and prompts a non-obvious connection between unlinked notes.

Quick Start

Use recall to run a review session for your vault by typing: recall practice on this note collection.

Frequently Asked Questions about recall

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I run spaced repetition and retrieval practice in Obsidian?

Retrieval practice withholds note bodies and shows only titles first, forcing you to recall information before revealing the content. This interactive session enforces interleaving across multiple topic folders to test what you actually remember.

How does inbox triage work during a knowledge review session?

Inbox triage surfaces old inbox items for processing decisions alongside retrieval cards. The review session also prompts a surprise non-obvious cross-domain connection between unlinked notes to resurface forgotten concepts.

Do I need MCP or local search tooling to use note frontmatter for retrieval practice?

Yes, retrieval practice requires MCP and/or local search tooling to select and read note frontmatter and content. This tooling queues items, withholds note bodies until after recall attempts, and optionally updates note metadata afterward.

What is the best way to enforce interleaving across multiple topic folders for concept resurfacing?

The best way to enforce interleaving is running a mixed queue session that selects items across multiple topic folders simultaneously. This improves spacing and interleaving effects by mixing different subjects rather than testing one topic at a time.

Can I fit daily or periodic review sessions into my existing Obsidian vault?

Yes, retrieval practice fits daily or periodic review, inbox triage, and concept resurfacing scenarios within an existing Obsidian vault. It selects and reads note frontmatter to queue items across multiple topic folders for interactive spaced repetition.

When should I not use interactive spaced repetition for note review?

You should avoid interactive spaced repetition when your notes lack structured frontmatter for selection, or when MCP and local search tooling are unavailable. Without these prerequisites, the session cannot queue items, withhold content, or update metadata.