vault-sweep

Detect stale inbox items and generate a structured cleanup report for Obsidian vaults.

6|Updated Mar 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/anotherben/claude-harness --skill vault-sweep
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: vault-sweep
Source: https://github.com/anotherben/claude-harness/tree/main/skills/vault-sweep
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/anotherben/claude-harness --skill vault-sweep

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The Vault Sweep enables weekly accountability for Obsidian vaults by detecting stale inbox items, unfinished work, and cross-project sprawl, enabling timely triage and governance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Detects stale inbox and active work, flags ghost work, and identifies verification debt.
  • Normalizes statuses, checks for missing or inconsistent metadata, and surfaces blockers.
  • Generates a concise cleanup report with prioritized actions and guided next steps for reindexing.

Quick Start

Run a weekly vault sweep to identify stale items, ghost work, and verification gaps, and produce an actionable cleanup plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about vault-sweep

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I detect stale inbox items and ghost work in an Obsidian vault?

A vault sweep detects stale inbox items and ghost work by triaging active work across multi-project Obsidian vaults. It normalizes statuses, checks for missing metadata, and generates a structured cleanup report with guided actions and a reindex command.

What is the best way to normalize metadata and statuses across multi-project vaults?

The best way to normalize metadata and statuses across multi-project vaults is to apply a weekly vault health check. This process identifies inconsistent metadata, surfaces cross-project sprawl, and outputs a structured cleanup report to guide your triage workflow.

Can I generate a cleanup report for verification debt and cross-project sprawl?

Yes, you can generate a structured cleanup report for verification debt and cross-project sprawl by running a vault sweep. The report surfaces governance gaps, normalizes statuses, and provides guided next steps along with a reindex command for your Obsidian vault.

Does vault sweep work for weekly Obsidian vault hygiene and governance?

Yes, vault sweep is designed specifically for weekly Obsidian vault hygiene and governance. It enables weekly accountability by detecting unfinished work, surfacing blockers, and producing an actionable cleanup plan to maintain data quality across complex vaults.

How do I identify missing or inconsistent metadata in my Obsidian vault?

To identify missing or inconsistent metadata in your Obsidian vault, run a weekly sweep that checks all active work and inbox items. The sweep normalizes statuses and outputs a triage report detailing exactly where metadata gaps exist.