vault-linter

Scan Obsidian vaults for structural issues and generate health reports.

1|1|Updated Feb 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dapperdivers/roundtable-arsenal --skill vault-linter
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Skill: vault-linter
Source: https://github.com/dapperdivers/roundtable-arsenal/tree/main/vault/vault-linter
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dapperdivers/roundtable-arsenal --skill vault-linter

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill identifies structural problems in Obsidian vaults, helping prevent missing metadata, disconnected notes, duplicate content, and stale knowledge from reducing vault quality.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Vault Health Scanning: Generate reports covering note counts, frontmatter status, links, inbox items, stale briefings, and potential content issues.
  • Metadata Validation: Detect missing frontmatter, missing fields, empty tags, and inconsistent note structures.
  • Content Quality Checks: Find orphan notes and potential duplicates to improve knowledge organization and maintenance workflows.

Quick Start

Use the vault-linter skill to scan my Obsidian vault and generate a complete health report with actionable issues.

Frequently Asked Questions about vault-linter

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I scan my Obsidian vault for missing frontmatter and orphan notes?

To scan an Obsidian vault for missing frontmatter and orphan notes, you can use shell-based scanning utilities that analyze Markdown files, metadata patterns, and internal wiki links to generate a complete health report.

What is the best way to find duplicate content and stale briefings in a knowledge vault?

The best way to find duplicate content and stale briefings in a knowledge vault is to run a vault health scan that identifies structural issues, checks note counts, and reports potential content problems.

Can I validate note organization and metadata fields across an entire Obsidian vault?

Yes, you can validate note organization across an Obsidian vault by detecting missing frontmatter fields, empty tags, and inconsistent note structures to maintain knowledge organization quality.

Does vault linting require any specific plugins or dependencies to work?

Vault linting requires no specific plugins or dependencies, relying entirely on built-in shell-based scanning utilities to analyze Markdown files and metadata patterns within your existing environment.

How do I generate a vault health report covering note counts and link status?

You generate a vault health report by scanning your vault to evaluate note counts, frontmatter status, internal links, inbox items, and stale briefings to identify actionable structural issues.