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wiki-dashboard

Create Obsidian Bases dashboards from vault frontmatter as tables, cards, or lists.

4|Updated May 9, 2026
Search Tags:#knowledge management#search#dashboard#data modeling#obsidian#wiki#frontmatter
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/itsmarsss/memento --skill wiki-dashboard-itsmarsss
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: wiki-dashboard
Source: https://github.com/itsmarsss/memento/tree/main/obsidian-wiki/.skills/wiki-dashboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/itsmarsss/memento --skill wiki-dashboard-itsmarsss

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It solves the problem of finding, organizing, and communicating knowledge inside an Obsidian vault by turning scattered frontmatter into a dashboard that updates as your notes change.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create dynamic Obsidian Bases views that map vault frontmatter into interactive tables, cards, and lists without extra plugins.
  • Filter and sort by folders, tags, and frontmatter properties to produce focused “show me everything matching X” views for busy research and project tracking.
  • Add computed columns (for example, “days stale”) to highlight what needs attention and track freshness over time. Use this when you want an at-a-glance index of concepts, projects, entities, or ingestion activity, or when you need a structured overview to support ongoing maintenance and synthesis.

Quick Start

Ask: “Create a dashboard that shows all notes in the projects folder as a sortable table including title, summary, tags, and last updated.”

Frequently Asked Questions about wiki-dashboard

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a dynamic dashboard in Obsidian using frontmatter?▼

You can create an Obsidian dashboard by generating a YAML .base file that maps vault frontmatter into queryable table, card, or list views. This produces an interactive index that updates automatically as your notes change.

Can I filter Obsidian notes by folder and tag for a project tracking view?▼

Yes, you can filter notes by specific folders or tags to produce focused views. The dashboard maps the matching vault frontmatter into a structured overview, making it ideal for tracking busy research and ongoing projects.

Does this dashboard approach require any extra Obsidian plugins to work?▼

No extra plugins are required because the Skill produces an Obsidian 1.8+ compatible YAML .base definition natively. It writes the file directly to your vault's _meta directory after resolving the vault path.

How do I add computed columns to an Obsidian dashboard to track note freshness?▼

You can add computed columns, such as "days stale," to your Obsidian dashboard to highlight notes needing attention. This tracks frontmatter freshness over time and surfaces outdated entries in your queryable view.

What is the best way to embed a live notes index inside an Obsidian markdown file?▼

The best way to embed a live notes index is by generating a .base file and embedding it within your markdown notes. This turns scattered frontmatter into a dynamic dashboard that updates as your underlying vault data changes.

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