vault-ask

Synthesize cited answers from Obsidian vault notes and session history.

Updated Apr 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/abhattacherjee/obsidian-brain --skill vault-ask
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: vault-ask
Source: https://github.com/abhattacherjee/obsidian-brain/tree/main/skills/vault-ask
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/abhattacherjee/obsidian-brain --skill vault-ask

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Quickly answer questions by synthesizing grounded, cited insights from Obsidian vault notes and session history, turning scattered notes into a coherent, traceable response.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Grounded synthesis with citations: Generates reasoned answers drawn from vault notes and cites sources inline.
  • Context-aware analysis: Javits decisions, patterns, and insights across sessions, insights, and errors for cross-project perspective.
  • Topic exploration and discovery: Enables rapid exploration of what your notes say about a topic and how it evolved over time.

Quick Start

Ask a question after /vault-ask to generate a grounded, cited answer from your vault notes.

Frequently Asked Questions about vault-ask

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I synthesize answers from Obsidian vault notes with inline citations?

To synthesize answers from Obsidian vault notes with inline citations, use a tool that extracts frontmatter metadata, infers note types, and ranks context. This generates grounded, cited responses by tracing scattered notes back to their original sources.

Can I analyze cross-project patterns using my Obsidian vault history?

Yes, you can analyze cross-project patterns using Obsidian vault history by synthesizing data across sessions, insights, decisions, and errors. This context-aware analysis identifies historical patterns and tracks how specific topics evolved over time.

How does context-aware search work for finding what my notes say about a topic?

Context-aware search for finding what your notes say about a topic works by extracting frontmatter metadata, inferring note types, and ranking relevant context. It synthesizes scattered vault notes into a coherent, traceable response with inline citations.

Do I need any specific plugins to extract frontmatter metadata from Obsidian notes?

No specific plugins are required to extract frontmatter metadata from Obsidian notes. The synthesis process natively parses frontmatter metadata and infers note types directly from your vault structure without additional dependencies.

What is the best way to explore topic evolution across my Obsidian vault sessions?

The best way to explore topic evolution across Obsidian vault sessions is to synthesize grounded answers from vault history. This approach analyzes cross-project patterns across sessions, insights, and decisions, providing inline citations for traceable discovery.