vault-search

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

Updated Feb 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cbown75/ai --skill vault-search-cbown75
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
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.