shelf-create

Name: shelf-create
Availability: InStock
Author: yoshisada

Scaffold an Obsidian project dashboard from repository metadata via MCP.

Updated Mar 26, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #workflow #mcp #dashboard #repository #obsidian #project-scaffold

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/yoshisada/ai-repo-template --skill shelf-create

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Skill: shelf-create
Source: https://github.com/yoshisada/ai-repo-template/tree/main/plugin-shelf/skills/shelf-create
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yoshisada/ai-repo-template --skill shelf-create

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates the setup of a complete Obsidian project dashboard for a repository, saving time and ensuring a consistent starting structure.

Core Features & Use Cases

Deterministic wheel workflow that sequences repo analysis, vault navigation, and project creation.
Gathers repo data (config, progress signals, tech stack, and metadata), checks for duplicates, and renders the dashboard and docs via MCP.
Use Case: when starting a new Obsidian project, run shelf-create to scaffold all necessary files and folders with a ready-to-use dashboard.

Quick Start

Run shelf-create to scaffold a complete Obsidian project dashboard for the current repository.

Frequently Asked Questions about shelf-create

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I automate Obsidian project dashboard setup for a new repository?▼

You can automate Obsidian project dashboard scaffolding by running shelf-create, which uses a deterministic wheel workflow to extract repository metadata, assess the tech stack, and write dashboard files directly to your vault via MCP.

What is a deterministic wheel workflow for scaffolding project files?▼

A deterministic wheel workflow is a fixed sequence of operations that reads repository config, detects progress signals, extracts metadata, checks for duplicates, and renders templates to ensure consistent, idempotent project dashboard creation every time.

How do I scaffold Obsidian docs without creating duplicate project files?▼

shelf-create performs duplicate checks during its workflow before writing any files to vault-rooted paths, ensuring idempotent creation that prevents duplicate project dashboards even if the Skill is run multiple times on the same repository.

Can I use MCP to write Obsidian project templates to vault-rooted paths?▼

Yes, shelf-create leverages MCP-based writes to render project dashboards and documentation templates directly to vault-rooted paths, automating the entire file and folder creation process for your repository.

Does shelf-create work with existing repositories or only new project setups?▼

shelf-create is designed for new project setups across repositories but handles existing ones by reading current config, detecting progress signals, and performing duplicate checks to ensure non-destructive, idempotent dashboard creation.

What are the limitations of automating Obsidian project scaffolding with a deterministic workflow?▼

The deterministic workflow relies on MCP-based vault access and repository metadata extraction, meaning it requires proper vault-rooted path configuration and cannot scaffold dashboards if MCP write access to the Obsidian vault is unavailable.