vault-search

Search Obsidian vault notes by titles, tags, paths, and backlinks.

Updated Feb 4, 2026

Search Tags:#backlinks #indexing #obsidian #tags #knowledge-management #vault-search

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npx skills add https://github.com/cbown75/ai --skill vault-search-cbown75

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Skill: vault-search
Source: https://github.com/cbown75/ai/tree/main/.claude/skills/vault-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cbown75/ai --skill vault-search-cbown75

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) and workflows (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Helps users locate and relate notes inside an Obsidian vault by leveraging pre-built indices, tag registries, and backlink data.

Core Features & Use Cases

Fast vault-wide search by title, summary, path, and tags
Tag registry queries and backlink analysis to surface relationships
Identify related documents and orphan files to improve documentation quality

Quick Start

Provide a keyword to search the vault and receive ranked results with paths, tags, and backlinks.

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 for notes by title and tags?▼

To search your Obsidian vault, query the pre-built index for notes by title, summary, path, and tags. This delivers structured, Markdown-ready results with ranked matches and file paths.

How do I find orphan files in Obsidian?▼

Locate orphan files in Obsidian by querying the index and backlink data to identify notes lacking incoming references. This surfaces unlinked documents to help improve vault documentation quality.

Can I analyze backlinks in Obsidian to cross-link related notes?▼

Analyze backlinks in Obsidian by querying the vault-links registry to surface relationships between notes. This cross-linking capability identifies related documents through structured backlink data.

What do I need to query my Obsidian vault index?▼

Querying your Obsidian vault index requires three JSON files: vault-index.json, vault-tags.json, and vault-links.json. These pre-built dependencies provide the title, path, tag, and backlink data for searching.

Does vault search work without Obsidian plugins?▼

Yes, vault search works without plugins by relying on pre-built JSON index files rather than direct application integration. It queries these static files to locate and surface notes independently.

Why is my Obsidian tag search not returning expected results?▼

Obsidian tag search may fail if the vault-tags.json registry is outdated or missing tags. Ensure the tag registry is properly generated and queried to validate tag usage and return accurate results.