Why aren't my tasks appearing in my TASK query?

Common issues include using the TABLE query type instead of TASK, placing metadata on a different line than the checkbox, or using filters that inadvertently hide child tasks. This skill diagnoses these specific patterns.

Can this skill help with Dataview performance?

Yes, it provides optimization tips such as narrowing the query scope using 'FROM' clauses and identifying expensive operations that slow down your Obsidian vault.

How do I handle spaces in Dataview field names?

Dataview normalizes field names; for example, 'Author Name' becomes 'author-name' in queries. This skill identifies these mismatches and suggests the correct lowercase hyphenated syntax for inline fields.

Why does my Dataview query show no results?

This skill helps you verify if metadata is correctly indexed, check for field naming normalization (like turning spaces into hyphens), and ensure your 'FROM' source matches existing tags or folders.

Dataview Troubleshooting

Name: Dataview Troubleshooting
Author: benoberkfell

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生産性とワークフロー

Diagnoses and resolves issues with Obsidian Dataview queries, metadata indexing, and task visibility.

This skill provides specialized guidance for debugging complex Dataview queries within the Obsidian note-taking environment. It helps users identify why metadata isn't being indexed, fix syntax errors in LIST, TABLE, and TASK queries, and optimize performance for large vaults. Whether you are dealing with field normalization issues, incorrect date formats, or 'falsy' values, this tool offers a structured diagnostic path to restore functionality to your data-driven personal knowledge base.

主な機能

01Query syntax correction for LIST, TABLE, and TASK types

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03Metadata indexing verification for frontmatter and inline fields

04Performance optimization strategies for large datasets

05Field normalization and naming diagnostics

06Date and duration math troubleshooting

ユースケース

01Debugging why a specific Dataview query returns 'No results found'

02Correcting task filters when child tasks or checkboxes are missing

03Fixing metadata fields that aren't appearing in tables or lists

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npx skillfish add benoberkfell/claude-plugins dataview-troubleshooting

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