start-day

Generate a daily journal recap and context from Obsidian, Todoist, and Linear data.

1|Updated Jun 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/RS42-AI/ai-os-lite --skill start-day-rs42-ai
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Skill: start-day
Source: https://github.com/RS42-AI/ai-os-lite/tree/main/plugins/ai-os-lite/skills/start-day
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/RS42-AI/ai-os-lite --skill start-day-rs42-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires obsidian-cli, td, linear-mcp, bash, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the daily journaling process by automatically generating a recap of yesterday's activities and preparing the context for today's entries.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Recap Generation: Automatically generate a recap of yesterday's activities based on captured work items and notes.
  • Contextual Preparation: Prepare the journal page with today's context, including tasks, events, and project updates.
  • Use Case: Imagine you start your day by running this Skill. It will display a summary of yesterday's work and prepare the journal page for today's entries, making it easier to capture your thoughts and reflect on your day.

Quick Start

Start your day with /start-day.

Frequently Asked Questions about start-day

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate daily journaling with yesterday's work recap and today's context in Obsidian?

Automating daily journaling involves generating a recap of yesterday's captured work items and preparing today's context by analyzing tasks and events directly within your Obsidian vault for reflective workflow management.

Do I need Todoist and Linear access to prepare my daily work recap?

Yes, you need Todoist and Linear access to prepare your daily work recap because the process analyzes your captured tasks and project issues from these platforms to build the contextual summary for your journal.

How does context preparation work for daily planning using shell scripts and Obsidian CLI?

Context preparation for daily planning works by executing shell scripts that use the Obsidian CLI to analyze your recent work items and tasks, automatically manipulating vault content to generate a structured daily journal page.

What's the best way to start my day with automated work recaps for reflective journaling?

The best way to start your day with automated work recaps is to run a single command that summarizes yesterday's activities and prepares your journal page with today's context, streamlining your daily planning and reflection process.

Can I use this daily planning approach without setting up Todoist or Linear integrations?

No, you cannot use this daily planning approach without those integrations because the recap generation specifically requires analyzing your Todoist tasks and Linear issues to populate the journal page with accurate work context.