wiki-update

Distill project knowledge into an Obsidian wiki with structured frontmatter.

1|1|Updated Mar 26, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/OmarHosamCodes/brainiac --skill wiki-update-omarhosamcodes

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Skill: wiki-update
Source: https://github.com/OmarHosamCodes/brainiac/tree/main/.agents/skills/wiki-update
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/OmarHosamCodes/brainiac --skill wiki-update-omarhosamcodes

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Distill project knowledge into a centralized Obsidian wiki, enabling quick access to decisions, architecture, and lessons learned across multiple projects.

Core Features & Use Cases

Cross-project knowledge distillation: push contextual project insights into the Obsidian vault.
Structured pages: creates or updates per-project pages with consistent frontmatter and content structure (projects/<project-name>/, concepts/, skills/, references/).
Provenance-aware: maintains sources and references for traceability.

Quick Start

Run the wiki update command from any project to synchronize your current work into the Obsidian vault.

Frequently Asked Questions about wiki-update

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I sync project knowledge to an Obsidian wiki from my workspace?▼

To sync project knowledge to an Obsidian wiki, run the wiki update command from your current workspace. It reads local config, the vault, and project metadata to distill insights and push structured pages with consistent frontmatter directly into Obsidian.

What is the best way to structure Obsidian wiki pages for multiple projects?▼

The best way to structure Obsidian wiki pages for multiple projects is using a standardized format with frontmatter. This skill automatically organizes content into projects/<project-name>/, concepts/, skills/, and references/ directories to maintain a consistent knowledge base.

Can I preserve provenance and sources when updating my Obsidian wiki?▼

Yes, you can preserve provenance and sources when updating your Obsidian wiki. The synchronization process is provenance-aware, meaning it explicitly maintains original references and traceability for decisions, architecture, and lessons learned during cross-project knowledge distillation.

Does the wiki update skill work across multiple projects with different local configs?▼

Yes, the wiki update skill works across multiple projects with different local configs. It automatically reads your local configuration, the Obsidian vault, and project metadata to determine what knowledge to push, how to structure the pages, and where to place them.

How do I update existing Obsidian wiki pages without losing previous project metadata?▼

You can update existing Obsidian wiki pages without losing previous project metadata because the skill enforces a standardized page format with frontmatter. During updates, it preserves provenance and sources while seamlessly integrating new contextual project insights into the vault.

When do I need to distill project knowledge into a centralized Obsidian vault?▼

You need to distill project knowledge into a centralized Obsidian vault when you want quick access to cross-project decisions, architecture details, and lessons learned. This process extracts contextual insights from your current workspace and structures them for centralized reference.