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wiki-setup

Initialize and configure an Obsidian wiki vault with standardized folders and templates.

1|1|Updated Mar 26, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#templates#obsidian#setup#environment#vault#wiki
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/OmarHosamCodes/brainiac --skill wiki-setup-omarhosamcodes
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: wiki-setup
Source: https://github.com/OmarHosamCodes/brainiac/tree/main/.agents/skills/wiki-setup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/OmarHosamCodes/brainiac --skill wiki-setup-omarhosamcodes

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps users set up a fully structured Obsidian wiki vault from scratch or repair an existing one, ensuring consistent environment configuration and starter files.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated vault scaffolding: creates the required folders such as concepts, entities, skills, references, synthesis, journal, projects, as well as internal directories like _archives, _raw and the Obsidian config folder to kick off a consistent knowledge base.
  • Special file templates: writes index.md and log.md with a minimal, working wiki skeleton and a baseline snapshot for ongoing maintenance.
  • Environment setup: guides creation of the .env file with OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH, OBSIDIAN_SOURCES_DIR, CLAUDE_HISTORY_PATH, QMD_WIKI_COLLECTION, and QMD_PAPERS_COLLECTION where applicable.
  • Obsidian configuration & plugins: includes a minimal .obsidian configuration and recommended community plugins to enhance querying, versioning, and templates.
  • Validation workflow: provides a quick verification step to ensure required directories and files exist and are readable.

Quick Start

Initialize your Obsidian wiki vault by running the wiki-setup process to create the vault structure, env file, and starter templates in one go.

Frequently Asked Questions about wiki-setup

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I set up an Obsidian wiki vault with a standardized folder structure?▼

To set up an Obsidian wiki vault, this process scaffolds required directories like concepts, entities, and references, while generating starter templates and an environment file to establish a standardized knowledge base structure.

What is included in the automated Obsidian vault scaffolding?▼

Automated Obsidian vault scaffolding includes specialized directories for concepts, entities, and projects, alongside starter index.md and log.md templates, a minimal .obsidian configuration, and recommended community plugins for querying and versioning.

Can I repair an existing Obsidian vault environment without losing my notes?▼

Yes, you can repair an existing Obsidian vault environment. The setup workflow restores missing directories, verifies configuration readability, and regenerates required environment files without overwriting existing markdown notes.

How do I configure the environment file for my Obsidian wiki vault?▼

You configure the Obsidian wiki vault environment by generating a .env file mapping OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH, OBSIDIAN_SOURCES_DIR, and optional CLAUDE_HISTORY_PATH alongside QMD collection variables.

Does the wiki vault setup include community plugin recommendations for Obsidian?▼

Yes, the wiki vault setup includes a minimal .obsidian configuration and recommends specific community plugins designed to enhance querying, versioning, and template management within your newly created knowledge base.

What's the best way to verify my Obsidian wiki vault setup completed successfully?▼

The best way to verify your Obsidian wiki vault setup is to run the provided validation workflow, which checks that required directories, configuration files, and starter templates exist and are readable.

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