wiki-ingest

Ingest source documents into an Obsidian wiki with provenance tracking.

1|1|Updated Mar 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/OmarHosamCodes/brainiac --skill wiki-ingest-omarhosamcodes
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: wiki-ingest
Source: https://github.com/OmarHosamCodes/brainiac/tree/main/.agents/skills/wiki-ingest
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/OmarHosamCodes/brainiac --skill wiki-ingest-omarhosamcodes

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Ingest documents into an Obsidian wiki by distilling knowledge into interconnected pages, enabling quick expansion of your knowledge base whenever new sources arise.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Ingest source documents from Markdown, text, PDFs, or raw drafts into your wiki while preserving provenance.
  • Distill and connect knowledge across the vault with manifest-driven updates, versioned pages, and cross-references.
  • Support for raw mode via the _raw/ staging directory and flexible ingestion workflows.

Quick Start

Drop a file into the vault or point the ingest to a source and trigger the ingest workflow to create and connect wiki pages.

Frequently Asked Questions about wiki-ingest

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I ingest PDFs and drafts into an Obsidian wiki?

To ingest PDFs and drafts into an Obsidian wiki, trigger the ingest workflow to distill source documents into interconnected pages while preserving provenance and applying frontmatter fields.

What is knowledge distillation for Obsidian vaults?

Knowledge distillation for Obsidian vaults is the process of integrating source documents into interconnected pages using manifest-based change detection and provenance tracking to expand your knowledge base.

Can I use raw mode to stage documents before full wiki ingestion?

Yes, you can use raw mode to stage documents before full wiki ingestion by utilizing the _raw/ staging directory for flexible ingestion workflows and draft processing.

Does wiki-ingest support append and full ingest modes for Markdown files?

Wiki-ingest supports append, full, and raw ingest modes for Markdown files, applying manifest-driven updates and versioned pages to ensure proper vault-level configuration.

How does manifest-based change detection work when updating wiki pages?

Manifest-based change detection works by tracking provenance and versioning during knowledge distillation, ensuring wiki pages receive proper frontmatter updates only when source documents change.

What is the best way to organize references directories during wiki ingestion?

The best way to organize references directories during wiki ingestion is to use optional references directories that support vault-level configuration and cross-references for interconnected knowledge pages.