vault-lint

Automate Obsidian vault health checks and generate lint reports and dashboards.

4|Updated Jan 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/danmestas/wardrobe --skill vault-lint-danmestas
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Skill: vault-lint
Source: https://github.com/danmestas/wardrobe/tree/main/skills/vault-lint
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/danmestas/wardrobe --skill vault-lint-danmestas

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates health checks for an Obsidian wiki vault by identifying structural and content issues.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Finds orphan pages with no inbound links and dead links that point to non-existent pages.
  • Detects stale claims, missing cross-references, frontmatter gaps, and empty sections.
  • Generates or updates a Dataview dashboard and a visual canvas map to summarize vault health.

Quick Start

Run vault-lint to audit and repair your Obsidian wiki vault.

Frequently Asked Questions about vault-lint

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find orphan pages and dead wikilinks in my Obsidian vault?

To find orphan pages and dead wikilinks in your Obsidian vault, run an automated health check that scans vault content and surfaces a detailed lint report identifying structural link issues.

What is Obsidian vault linting and when do I need it?

Obsidian vault linting is an automated health check that identifies structural and content issues like missing cross-references and frontmatter gaps, needed during post-ingest workflows or maintenance windows.

How do I generate a dashboard to visualize Obsidian vault health?

You generate a dashboard to visualize Obsidian vault health by running an automated lint scan, which creates a Dataview dashboard and a visual canvas map summarizing identified gaps and dead links.

Can I check frontmatter integrity and missing cross-references in Obsidian?

Yes, you can check frontmatter integrity and missing cross-references in Obsidian by running an automated vault health check that enforces metadata coverage and surfaces a comprehensive lint report.

Does this vault health check work for post-ingest maintenance workflows?

Yes, this vault health check is scoped specifically for post-ingest maintenance workflows, scanning newly ingested content to detect stale claims, empty sections, and frontmatter gaps before generating a dated lint report.

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