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vault-query

Query an Obsidian wiki vault and answer questions with citations.

4|Updated Jan 29, 2026
Search Tags:#indexing#obsidian#query#wiki#citation#knowledge-management#information-retrieval
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/danmestas/wardrobe --skill vault-query-danmestas
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: vault-query
Source: https://github.com/danmestas/wardrobe/tree/main/skills/vault-query
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/danmestas/wardrobe --skill vault-query-danmestas

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Queries the Obsidian wiki vault to answer questions with citations, combining hot cache, index, and page content for accurate, traceable responses.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Supports quick, standard, and deep modes to tailor depth and sources.
  • Reads hot cache, index, and relevant pages to synthesize precise, cited answers.
  • Triggers on common prompts and wiki-related queries, with output citations.

Quick Start

Ask a question using triggers like query: or wiki query quick to receive a fast, cited answer from the vault.

Frequently Asked Questions about vault-query

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I query my Obsidian wiki vault to get cited answers?▼

You can query the Obsidian wiki vault by using trigger prompts like "query:", "what is", or "wiki query quick" to receive synthesized responses with source citations. The Skill reads the vault index and relevant pages to retrieve precise information.

What is the difference between quick, standard, and deep wiki query modes?▼

Wiki query modes tailor the depth of information retrieval. Quick mode provides fast responses from the hot cache, while standard and deep modes read the index and relevant pages more thoroughly to synthesize progressively detailed, cited answers from the vault.

How does knowledge management citation work when retrieving information from an Obsidian vault?▼

Citation works by reading the vault's hot cache, index, and relevant pages to synthesize precise responses, outputting the sources alongside the answer. This ensures that information retrieval from the wiki is traceable back to the original pages.

What natural language prompts trigger an Obsidian vault search?▼

Obsidian vault search triggers on common prompts including "what do you know about", "explain", "summarize", "find in wiki", "search the wiki", and "wiki query deep". These triggers initiate the indexing and information retrieval process for cited answers.

Can I use this to find specific information across a large knowledge management wiki?▼

Yes, you can find specific information across a wiki by using prompts like "find in wiki" or "search the wiki". The Skill operates across quick, standard, and deep modes to read the index and synthesize precise, cited responses from the vault content.

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