vault-search

Search Obsidian vaults by keyword and list matching notes.

4|1|Updated Mar 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AGMO-Inc/agmo-everywhere --skill vault-search-agmo-inc
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: vault-search
Source: https://github.com/AGMO-Inc/agmo-everywhere/tree/main/skills/vault-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AGMO-Inc/agmo-everywhere --skill vault-search-agmo-inc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Notes in an Obsidian vault are scattered and hard to locate by keyword. This Skill provides fast search across the vault and surfaces matching notes for quick review and contextual exploration.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Keyword search: query the Obsidian vault for relevant notes using scripts/vault-search.sh and receive a prioritized list of matches.
  • Note reading: open and read the full content of a selected note with scripts/vault-read.sh read.
  • Backlink exploration: discover and inspect notes that link to or from a target note via scripts/vault-read.sh backlinks.
  • Context-aware discovery: leverage bounded context when a project context is known to improve relevance and reduce noise.
  • Empty results handling: apply a retry strategy such as keyword splitting or translation to broaden search scope and surface related notes.

Quick Start

Ask the Archivist to search the Obsidian vault for a keyword and review the most relevant note.

Frequently Asked Questions about vault-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search my Obsidian vault by keyword to find specific notes?

You can search your Obsidian vault by keyword to instantly query and retrieve a prioritized list of matching notes. The Skill presents results in a numbered list for quick review and contextual exploration.

How do I find and explore backlinks for a specific note in my Obsidian vault?

You can find backlinks by requesting to inspect notes that link to or from a target note. The Skill uses dedicated scripts to discover and surface these backlink connections for contextual exploration.

Can I read the full content of a note found during an Obsidian vault search?

Yes, you can read the full content of a selected note. After viewing the numbered search results, simply ask to open and read the complete text of the specific note you want to review.

What happens when an Obsidian vault keyword search returns no matching notes?

When a vault search returns empty results, a retry strategy is applied to broaden the scope. This involves splitting keywords or translating them to surface related notes and reduce missed connections.

Does the Obsidian vault search support context-aware discovery for specific projects?

Yes, the search supports context-aware discovery by leveraging bounded context. When a project context is known, the search improves relevance and reduces noise across your Obsidian vault notes.