setup

Create a BenAI Obsidian vault with directories, system files, and onboarding workflows.

53|25|Updated Jan 23, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/naveedharri/benai-skills --skill setup-naveedharri

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: setup
Source: https://github.com/naveedharri/benai-skills/tree/main/plugins/obsidian/skills/setup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/naveedharri/benai-skills --skill setup-naveedharri

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill bootstraps a ready-to-use BenAI Obsidian vault by creating core directories, system files, and onboarding workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

Phase 0: Mode selection to tailor vault setup for Solopreneurs/Professionals or Business teams.
Phase A: Bootstrap — generate the directory structure, system files, memory hooks, and starter configuration based on the chosen mode.
Phase B: Onboarding — collect user input via targeted prompts and personalize Context files, templates, and starter notes for a guided setup.
Starter content: prepopulated templates, .claude files, and placeholder notes to accelerate initial work.
Guidance: provides recommendations to open the vault in Obsidian and install helpful plugins to extend task management and memory.

Quick Start

Run /setup to bootstrap your vault and start personalized onboarding.

Frequently Asked Questions about setup

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I bootstrap an Obsidian vault for solopreneur or business use?▼

To bootstrap an Obsidian vault, this setup generates core directories, system files, and mode-specific templates. It tailors the directory scaffolding and starter context files for either Solopreneurs/Professionals or Business modes to accelerate vault provisioning.

What is the best way to automate Obsidian onboarding and directory scaffolding?▼

Automating Obsidian onboarding involves using targeted prompts to collect user input and personalize starter context files. This setup provides a guided workflow that configures memory hooks, placeholder notes, and Obsidian-compatible frontmatter automatically.

Can I use this vault setup for both business teams and solo professionals?▼

Yes, the vault setup supports both business teams and solo professionals through a Phase 0 mode selection. This tailors the generated system files, memory hooks, and starter configuration to match your specific operational scale.

How do I add starter templates and memory hooks to a new Obsidian vault?▼

Adding starter templates and memory hooks requires bootstrapping system files within your vault. This setup prepopulates .claude files, mode-specific templates, and placeholder notes to enable seamless memory and task management integration.

Does this Obsidian vault setup require specific plugins to function?▼

The Obsidian vault setup does not require specific plugins to function but provides recommendations to install helpful plugins. These suggested plugins extend task management and memory capabilities within the provisioned vault environment.

Why use an automated setup to configure Obsidian-compatible frontmatter and directories?▼

Using an automated setup ensures consistent directory scaffolding and valid Obsidian-compatible frontmatter across all starter notes. It eliminates manual configuration errors and provides a structured, ready-to-use vault environment instantly.