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wiki-query

Answer Obsidian wiki questions with citations from cache, index, and pages.

Updated Jun 1, 2026
Search Tags:#qa#obsidian#wiki#citation#knowledge-base#information-retrieval
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/deox420/second-brain --skill wiki-query-deox420
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: wiki-query
Source: https://github.com/deox420/second-brain/tree/main/skills/wiki-query
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/deox420/second-brain --skill wiki-query-deox420

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill enables precise question answering over an Obsidian wiki vault by leveraging a staged retrieval pipeline: reading the hot cache, then the index, then relevant pages, and synthesizing results with citations for reuse and audit.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Quick, Standard, and Deep modes to match question complexity and depth of sourcing.
  • Trigger phrases like what do you know about, query:, what is, explain, summarize, find in wiki, search the wiki, based on the wiki, wiki query quick, wiki query deep to initiate appropriate workflows.
  • Files high-quality, citable answers back into the wiki to compound knowledge over time.

Quick Start

Ask a wiki question and I will answer with citations and optionally file the result back to the wiki.

Frequently Asked Questions about wiki-query

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I answer questions using my Obsidian wiki vault with citations?▼

To answer questions using an Obsidian wiki vault with citations, this skill uses a staged retrieval pipeline that reads a hot cache, an index, and relevant pages to synthesize citable results for audit and reuse.

What is the best way to search an Obsidian knowledge base for specific information?▼

The best way to search an Obsidian knowledge base is using trigger phrases like 'query:' or 'search the wiki' to initiate a retrieval pipeline that fetches relevant pages and synthesizes accurate answers with source citations.

How do I retrieve information from an Obsidian vault for simple lookups versus thorough analyses?▼

You can retrieve information from an Obsidian vault using Quick, Standard, or Deep modes to handle either simple lookups or thorough analyses, triggered by phrases like 'wiki query quick' or 'wiki query deep'.

Can I automatically save AI-generated answers back into my Obsidian wiki?▼

Yes, high-quality answers generated from your wiki are automatically filed back into the Obsidian vault, compounding your knowledge base over time while maintaining a transport-agnostic retrieval pipeline for source tracking.

What trigger phrases initiate an information retrieval query over an Obsidian knowledge base?▼

Trigger phrases to initiate information retrieval over an Obsidian knowledge base include 'what do you know about', 'what is', 'explain', 'summarize', 'find in wiki', and 'based on the wiki'.

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