sync-thinking

Scan thinking session frontmatter and update the Obsidian thinking dashboard with aggregated metrics.

14|4|Updated Jan 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/GregTheGreek/claude-obsidian --skill sync-thinking
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: sync-thinking
Source: https://github.com/GregTheGreek/claude-obsidian/tree/main/skills/sync-thinking
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/GregTheGreek/claude-obsidian --skill sync-thinking

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Keeps a log of thinking sessions and presents a consolidated thinking dashboard, reducing manual tracking and ensuring insights are always up to date.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Archive the current thinking dashboard to preserve a snapshot before updates.
  • Scan recent thinking sessions (based on frontmatter date, topic, tags) and categorize by recency.
  • Update the thinking dashboard file with recent sessions and aggregate stats (total sessions, this week, this month).
  • Use cases include after a thinking session, as part of daily refresh, or ongoing dashboard maintenance.

Quick Start

Archive the current dashboard and then run /sync-thinking to refresh metrics.

Frequently Asked Questions about sync-thinking

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate an Obsidian dashboard from thinking session notes?

Automate an Obsidian dashboard by scanning session files for frontmatter metadata like date, topic, and tags. The tool aggregates totals and recent sessions, then updates the dashboard file automatically after each session or during daily refreshes.

How do thinking session metrics get aggregated into a dashboard?

Thinking session metrics are aggregated by reading frontmatter from session files and categorizing them by recency. The tool calculates total sessions, weekly counts, and monthly counts, then writes these aggregate stats directly into the dashboard file.

Can I preserve a previous dashboard snapshot before refreshing metrics?

Yes, you can preserve a dashboard snapshot before refreshing metrics. The tool archives the current dashboard to a dedicated archive directory, ensuring previous states are saved before the dashboard file is updated with new session data.

Does this dashboard automation work with Obsidian frontmatter?

Yes, dashboard automation works directly with Obsidian frontmatter. The tool reads date, topic, and tags from the frontmatter of session files to categorize recent activity and generate aggregate statistics for the thinking dashboard.

When should I run thinking dashboard maintenance in Obsidian?

Run thinking dashboard maintenance after completing a thinking session, as part of a daily refresh routine, or for ongoing dashboard upkeep. The tool archives the current state, scans recent sessions, and updates the dashboard with current totals.

Do I need specific plugins to sync a thinking dashboard in Obsidian?

No specific plugins are required to sync a thinking dashboard. The tool operates by reading session frontmatter, archiving the existing dashboard, and updating the dashboard file directly within the Obsidian file structure.