What is the difference between SDK and API mode?

SDK mode offers full Claude Code features like terminal command execution, while API mode provides a direct, cross-platform connection to the Anthropic API for chat.

Does Obsidi-Claude work on mobile?

No, the SDK backend requires Node.js features and is currently limited to the Obsidian Desktop application.

How do I activate the plugin once the build is finished?

After symlinking the folder, go to Settings > Community Plugins in Obsidian, ensure community plugins are enabled, and toggle on 'Obsidi-Claude'.

Can Claude edit my Obsidian files directly?

Yes, when using the Agent SDK mode, Claude has the capability to read and write files within your linked Obsidian vault based on your permission settings.

What are the prerequisites for using this skill?

You must have Node.js 18+, npm, Obsidian Desktop, and the Claude Code CLI installed and authenticated on your machine.

Obsidi-Claude Onboarding

Name: Obsidi-Claude Onboarding
Author: cameronsjo

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Productivity & Workflow

Guides users through the installation, configuration, and initial deployment of the Obsidi-Claude plugin for Obsidian.

This skill streamlines the setup process for Obsidi-Claude, a powerful integration that brings Claude's agentic capabilities directly into the Obsidian note-taking environment. It provides step-by-step instructions for environment configuration, repository cloning, build processes, and plugin activation within a vault. By following this guide, users can quickly enable Claude to read and write vault files, execute system commands, and perform web searches through either the official Agent SDK or a direct API connection, making it an essential resource for knowledge workers and developers looking to enhance their Obsidian workflow with AI.

Key Features

01Step-by-step repository cloning and dependency installation

02Environment prerequisite checklist for Node.js and Claude CLI

03Instructions for building and symlinking the plugin to Obsidian

04Overview of key project files for developers and contributors

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06First-use guidance for the Obsidian ribbon chat interface

Use Cases

01Integrating Claude AI agents with a personal Obsidian knowledge base

02Setting up a local development environment for the Obsidi-Claude plugin

03Configuring the Claude Agent SDK for file-system access within Obsidian

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add cameronsjo/obsidi-claude onboard

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT