vault-init

Automate vault and enterprise ecosystem setup for new project directories.

6|Updated Mar 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/anotherben/claude-harness --skill vault-init-anotherben
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Skill: vault-init
Source: https://github.com/anotherben/claude-harness/tree/main/skills/vault-init
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/anotherben/claude-harness --skill vault-init-anotherben

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Auto-configures a new project with the full vault+enterprise ecosystem, reducing manual setup work and ensuring a consistent, enterprise-ready environment.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automates installation and registration of the Obsidian CLI and required plugins.
  • Ensures enterprise skills, vault-index and skills-index MCPs are present, and validates vault folder structure and standards files.
  • Bootstraps project mappings and cortex-engine indexing for immediate productive use.

Quick Start

Run vault-init on first entry to any new project directory, or when the user says "init", "setup vault", "bootstrap project", or invokes /vault-init.

Frequently Asked Questions about vault-init

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate Obsidian vault and enterprise project setup?

To automate Obsidian vault and enterprise project setup, this Skill bootstraps the full ecosystem by installing the Obsidian CLI, registering required plugins, and validating folder structures. It ensures enterprise skills and MCPs are wired and active for immediate productive use.

What is vault and enterprise ecosystem bootstrapping for a new project?

Vault and enterprise ecosystem bootstrapping is the process of auto-configuring a new project directory with required Obsidian plugins, enterprise skills, and indexing MCPs. It eliminates manual wiring, ensuring the environment meets enterprise standards from the start.

Do I need the Obsidian CLI installed to bootstrap a vault project?

Yes, the Obsidian CLI is required to bootstrap a vault project. The setup process automates the installation and registration of the CLI and required plugins, alongside wiring vault-index and skills-index MCPs for the environment.

How do I initialize cortex-engine indexing and MCPs for my project?

To initialize cortex-engine indexing and MCPs, the setup process wires vault-index and skills-index MCPs and bootstraps cortex-engine indexing automatically. This ensures project mappings and enterprise skills are indexed for immediate use upon setup.

What are the prerequisites for enterprise vault project automation?

Enterprise vault project automation requires the Obsidian CLI, Obsidian plugins, kepano/obsidian-skills, enterprise skills, vault-index MCP, skills-index MCP, and cortex-engine indexing to be available. The setup validates these dependencies and wires them into the active environment.