start-my-day

Query arXiv for AI/ML papers and generate a dated Obsidian note with a top-10 list.

2|Updated Apr 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Clay-HHK/claude-config --skill start-my-day-clay-hhk
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Skill: start-my-day
Source: https://github.com/Clay-HHK/claude-config/tree/main/skills/start-my-day
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Clay-HHK/claude-config --skill start-my-day-clay-hhk

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, pyyaml, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the daily workflow of discovering and noting newly relevant papers, reducing manual search time for researchers.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automatically queries arXiv for the latest AI/ML papers across multiple categories and scores them by relevance, recency, popularity, and quality.
  • Scans your Obsidian vault to avoid duplicate notes, builds a keyword-to-note index, and generates a dated daily note with a top-10 paper list and wikilinked references.
  • Supports keyword linking and note referencing to create a connected, navigable research journal.

Quick Start

Run the start-my-day skill to generate today’s paper recommendations and notes.

Frequently Asked Questions about start-my-day

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate arXiv paper discovery and generate daily notes in Obsidian?

To automate arXiv paper discovery and generate daily notes in Obsidian, this Skill queries arXiv for recent AI/ML papers, scores them by relevance and recency, and outputs a dated daily note with a top-10 list and wikilinked references.

How does deduplication work when adding new research papers to my vault?

Deduplication for new research papers works by scanning your existing Obsidian vault notes to avoid duplicate entries, building a keyword-to-note index that ensures only newly discovered papers are added to your daily journal.

Can I use Python scripts to fetch and score AI/ML papers by relevance and recency?

Yes, you can use Python scripts to fetch and score AI/ML papers by relevance and recency. The workflow utilizes scripts like search_arxiv.py alongside requests and PyYAML to query semantic sources and format results.

What is the best way to create a connected research journal with wikilinked references?

The best way to create a connected research journal with wikilinked references is to use a skill that supports keyword linking and note referencing, automatically building a navigable index between your dated daily notes and related literature.

Do I need an existing Obsidian vault to generate daily paper recommendations?

Yes, you need an existing Obsidian vault to generate daily paper recommendations. The workflow operates within this environment to scan previously generated notes for deduplication and output correctly formatted wikilinks.

Why are my daily notes missing linked references for newly scored papers?

Daily notes may miss linked references for newly scored papers if the keyword-to-note index fails to map terms correctly. The link_keywords.py script processes these mappings to ensure proper note referencing and navigability.