wiki-lint

Detect Obsidian wiki integrity issues across pages, wikilinks, claims, and frontmatter.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AgriciDaniel/claude-obsidian --skill wiki-lint-agricidaniel
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: wiki-lint
Source: https://github.com/AgriciDaniel/claude-obsidian/tree/main/skills/wiki-lint
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AgriciDaniel/claude-obsidian --skill wiki-lint-agricidaniel

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill reduces wiki decay by detecting pages, links, and metadata that stop your Obsidian vault from staying reliable and searchable over time.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Orphan and dead-link detection: finds pages with no inbound wikilinks and wikilinks that point to missing pages so navigation stays coherent.
  • Stale claim and cross-reference validation: flags outdated assertions and unlinked mentions to keep knowledge current and connected.
  • Frontmatter and content-quality checks: reports missing required frontmatter fields and empty sections, then refreshes Dataview dashboards and Canvas maps to reflect the current state.

Quick Start

Run the wiki-lint flow to generate a vault health report at wiki/meta/lint-report-YYYY-MM-DD.md and review issues before any fixes are applied.

Frequently Asked Questions about wiki-lint

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find orphan pages and dead wikilinks in an Obsidian vault?

To find orphan pages and dead wikilinks in an Obsidian vault, run a wiki-lint health check. It detects pages lacking inbound wikilinks and flags missing page references to keep navigation coherent.

What is Obsidian metadata validation and how does it identify stale claims?

Obsidian metadata validation checks frontmatter fields and flags stale claims or unlinked mentions. This process identifies outdated assertions and missing cross-references to maintain current knowledge connections.

How do I generate a Dataview dashboard for Obsidian wiki health checks?

Generate a Dataview dashboard for Obsidian wiki health checks by running the wiki-lint flow. It produces a dated lint report and optional Dataview dashboards reflecting missing frontmatter and empty sections.

Can I audit large knowledge vaults for empty sections and missing cross-references?

Yes, you can audit large knowledge vaults for empty sections and missing cross-references. The process applies to maintenance workflows, reporting content-quality issues that degrade retrieval quality over time.

Does wiki-lint support address validation and semantic tiling for Obsidian?

Yes, wiki-lint supports address validation and semantic tiling for Obsidian when opt-in mechanisms are enabled. These features extend vault integrity analysis beyond standard link and frontmatter checks.