research-tools

Route topic research through YouTube discovery, NotebookLM analysis, and Obsidian note generation.

2|Updated Jan 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/george11642/george-plugins --skill research-tools
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Skill: research-tools
Source: https://github.com/george11642/george-plugins/tree/main/plugins/george-setup/skills/research-tools
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/george11642/george-plugins --skill research-tools

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the end-to-end research process by routing topics to the right workflows (YouTube discovery, NotebookLM analysis, and Obsidian note generation) so you can surface insights faster.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Workflow routing: automatically chain YouTube search, NotebookLM analysis, and Obsidian note creation for a given topic.
  • Deliverable orchestration: generate structured summaries, notes, and visual artifacts from analyzed sources.
  • Use Case: Research a topic like climate policy and automatically produce a linked Obsidian note with sources, themes, and questions.

Quick Start

Set up a topic research workflow: search YouTube for the topic, analyze sources with NotebookLM, and save results to an Obsidian vault.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-tools

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate my research workflow from YouTube discovery to Obsidian notes?

You can automate your research workflow by routing topic exploration through a pipeline that connects YouTube search, NotebookLM analysis, and Obsidian note generation to produce structured summaries and sources.

What is the best way to route topic exploration through NotebookLM and Obsidian?

The best way to route topic exploration is using an automated workflow that chains NotebookLM source analysis with Obsidian note creation, delivering linked notes, themes, and questions for rapid literature synthesis.

Can I use this research pipeline to generate structured summaries and visual artifacts?

Yes, the research pipeline orchestrates deliverable generation by analyzing sourced materials through NotebookLM to output structured summaries, notes, and visual artifacts directly into your Obsidian vault.

Do I need a pre-configured Obsidian vault to save automated research notes?

You need an Obsidian vault configured to receive outputs, as the automated workflow generates and saves structured notes, themes, and sourced questions directly into the vault for linked knowledge management.

How does the YouTube to NotebookLM to Obsidian pipeline handle rapid literature synthesis?

The pipeline handles rapid literature synthesis by searching YouTube for topic videos, routing those sources to NotebookLM for analysis, and generating structured Obsidian notes with summaries and questions.

What are the limitations of automating research routing with NotebookLM and Obsidian?

Automated research routing depends on the availability of YouTube sources and NotebookLM analysis capacity, requiring proper configuration to ensure structured notes and visual artifacts are delivered correctly to Obsidian.