second-brain

Route Obsidian vault notes to wiki or personal destinations by content type.

2|Updated Jun 1, 2017
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/carlos-algms/dotfiles --skill second-brain-carlos-algms
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: second-brain
Source: https://github.com/carlos-algms/dotfiles/tree/main/AI-configs/skills/second-brain
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/carlos-algms/dotfiles --skill second-brain-carlos-algms

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It prevents misrouted Obsidian notes by directing the user to the correct destination (wiki vs personal vs project-owned) before any vault operations happen.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Vault routing and destination selection: Chooses between reusable wiki knowledge and vault-wide personal documentation based on note type and user intent.
  • Safety-first conventions: Uses vault-wide rules like searching before choosing a destination and preferring existing nearby conventions.
  • Structured note organization: Applies deterministic folder and filename rules (e.g., quick notes inbox, daily-scoped notes, personal/countries/people patterns) to keep notes consistent.
  • Dynamic routing by content unit: Routes “Case vs Reference vs Profile” content using episode-style grouping and filename/date conventions.
  • Skill coordination: Requires loading dependent skills (obsidian-mechanics, obsidian-markdown) and defers project-scoped requests to the project-notes skill.

Quick Start

Ask your AI assistant to “save this note to my vault” and include the intent keywords (e.g., second brain, my notes, quick note, daily note) so routing picks the correct folder and note format.

Frequently Asked Questions about second-brain

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I route Obsidian vault notes to the correct folder for long-term knowledge management?

Obsidian vault notes are routed by prioritizing reusable wiki knowledge versus vault-wide personal documentation, using deterministic folder and globally-unique filename conventions based on the note's content type. This prevents misrouted notes before any vault operations happen.

What is the best way to organize personal knowledge management notes like daily entries and quick captures in a markdown wiki?

Personal knowledge management notes are organized using deterministic routing rules that separate quick note inboxes, daily-scoped notes, and personal entries like travel or admin logs into consistent markdown folders. This structure ensures long-term retention and easy retrieval.

Does this vault organization method support routing for different content unit types like references and raw sources?

Yes, vault organization dynamically routes content unit types such as profiles, cases, references, and raw sources. It applies episode-style grouping and specific filename and date conventions to ensure each unit reaches its correct long-term destination.

Can I use this personal documentation routing for project-specific notes?

No, personal documentation routing explicitly excludes project-notes requests. Project-scoped notes are deferred to a separate project-notes skill to maintain clear boundaries between personal knowledge and project-owned documentation.

Why do I need to search my Obsidian vault before choosing a destination for a new note?

Searching the vault before choosing a destination is a safety-first convention to prevent duplicate notes and respect existing nearby folder structures. It ensures new markdown notes follow established patterns rather than creating isolated or misrouted files.