summary

Extract conversation insights into structured Obsidian notes with predefined sections.

1.8k|235|Updated Feb 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mcncarl/yichen-skills --skill summary-mcncarl
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: summary
Source: https://github.com/mcncarl/yichen-skills/tree/main/summary
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mcncarl/yichen-skills --skill summary-mcncarl

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users distill the essence of a conversation and automatically save it into Obsidian, reducing manual note-taking.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Analyze the dialogue to identify core topics, decisions, and actionable insights.
  • Generate a structured note with sections Background, Core Content, Decisions, Key Points, and Related.
  • Save the resulting note to a user-specified Obsidian vault, ready for linking and review.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to extract the highlights of the current conversation and save them to Obsidian.

Frequently Asked Questions about summary

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I save conversation summaries to Obsidian automatically?

This Skill automates saving conversation summaries to Obsidian by analyzing dialogue, excluding trivial chatter, and generating structured notes with Background, Core Content, and Key Points sections. It applies a consistent template to distill essential insights from real-time chats or recorded transcripts directly into a specified vault.

Can I generate structured notes from recorded transcripts in Obsidian?

Yes, you can generate structured notes from recorded transcripts in Obsidian. This Skill applies a reproducible workflow to analyze transcripts, identify core topics and actionable insights, and save them using a consistent template with sections like Core Content, Decisions, and Related for easy linking and review.

What is the best way to extract key decisions from a long chat transcript?

The best way to extract key decisions from a long chat transcript is using an AI assistant to analyze the dialogue and filter out trivial conversation. This Skill identifies core topics and decisions, then formats them into a structured note ready for Obsidian, preserving actionable insights without manual review.

Does this Obsidian note-taking workflow work with real-time chats?

Yes, this Obsidian note-taking workflow works with real-time chats as well as recorded transcripts. The Skill analyzes the dialogue to identify core topics and actionable insights, then generates a structured note with Background, Core Content, Decisions, and Key Points sections, saving it directly to your Obsidian vault.

What sections are included in the structured notes generated for Obsidian?

The structured notes generated for Obsidian include Background, Core Content, Decisions, Key Points, and Related sections. This consistent template is enforced automatically to exclude trivial dialogue and preserve essential conversation insights, creating notes ready for linking and review within your vault.

Do I need a specific Obsidian vault setup to save AI conversation notes?

You need a user-specified Obsidian vault to save AI conversation notes. The Skill requires you to designate a target vault where it applies a reproducible workflow to analyze dialogue, generate a consistent structured template, and save the resulting notes for future linking and review.