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second-brain

Capture, organize, and plan knowledge and tasks across Obsidian workspaces.

47|13|Updated Oct 25, 2025
Search Tags:#inbox#obsidian#GTD#PARA#zettelkasten#second-brain
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sean-esk/second-brain-gtd --skill second-brain-sean-esk
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: second-brain
Source: https://github.com/sean-esk/second-brain-gtd/tree/main/.claude/skills/second-brain
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sean-esk/second-brain-gtd --skill second-brain-sean-esk

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you build and maintain a personal knowledge system in Obsidian by integrating GTD, Zettelkasten, and PARA, capturing ideas, organizing into a scalable vault structure, and automating day-to-day workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Quick Capture: capture thoughts to today's inbox with timestamps; GTD capture-first approach; memory persistence across sessions.
  • Inbox Processing: clarify items, categorize into Projects, Areas, Permanent Notes, or References.
  • Daily Planning & Closeout: plan day based on energy/context/time, review previous day, auto-prioritize tasks and prep tomorrow's plan.
  • Setup & Configuration: memory-based persistence for vault path and user preferences; cross-session continuity.
  • Excalidraw diagrams: generate .excalidraw.md files from sketches.
  • Templates & References: includes templates for Daily Inbox, Daily Plan, Permanent Notes, and reference docs like GTD and PARA.

Quick Start

  • Set up your Second Brain by saying "Set up my Second Brain" to begin onboarding, then provide your Obsidian vault path.
  • After setup, Claude will remember your vault path and preferences and you can start using Capture, Daily Plan, and Inbox Processing.
  • Try "capture this" to add a thought to today's inbox or "plan my day" to generate your daily plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about second-brain

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I capture and organize knowledge in Obsidian using GTD and Zettelkasten?▼

This Skill automates knowledge capture, inbox processing, and organization across Obsidian vaults using GTD, Zettelkasten, and PARA frameworks. It provides quick-capture workflows with timestamps, memory-persistent configuration, and automated categorization into Projects, Areas, Permanent Notes, and References for scalable personal knowledge systems.

Can I automate my daily planning and task prioritization in Obsidian?▼

Yes. The Skill generates daily plans based on energy, context, and time availability, auto-prioritizes tasks, reviews previous days, and preps tomorrow's plan. It maintains cross-session continuity through memory-based vault path and preference persistence.

How do I set up a personal knowledge management system with Obsidian templates?▼

Set up begins with configuring your Obsidian vault path and user preferences, which the Skill remembers across sessions. It provides frontmatter templates for Daily Inbox, Daily Plan, and Permanent Notes, plus reference documentation for GTD and PARA workflows.

Does this Skill work with existing Obsidian vaults, or do I need to start fresh?▼

The Skill integrates with existing Obsidian vaults. It accepts vault path configuration and overrides, includes memory fallback to legacy config, and applies workflows—Capture, Process Inbox, Daily Plan, Daily Closeout, Setup, and Excalidraw—to your current structure.

Can I generate Excalidraw diagrams from sketches in Obsidian?▼

Yes. The Skill includes an Excalidraw workflow that generates .excalidraw.md files from sketches, adding diagram automation to your knowledge capture and planning processes.

What's the difference between GTD, Zettelkasten, and PARA for organizing notes?▼

GTD prioritizes task capture and processing; Zettelkasten builds interconnected permanent notes; PARA organizes by Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archives. This Skill integrates all three into a unified workflow, letting you choose the framework or blend them based on your workflow needs.

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