Can I query specific views within an Obsidian base?

Yes, the skill provides a specific method to query views by name within a designated base file path.

How does Claude connect to my Obsidian vault?

The skill connects via a local RPC endpoint at http://127.0.0.1:27125, allowing Claude to send queries directly to your running Obsidian instance.

Do I need to know the schema before querying?

No, the skill includes a schema discovery method that allows Claude to find available fields and data types automatically.

What is required to use the Bases skill?

You must have the Obsidian Bases Query plugin installed in your vault, which acts as the RPC server for this skill to communicate with.

Is the data returned by this skill structured?

Yes, the results are returned in a clean JSON format containing file paths, names, and all associated frontmatter data.

Obsidian Bases Query

Name: Obsidian Bases Query
Author: ArtemXTech

byArtemXTech

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Productivity & Workflow

Queries and retrieves structured data from Obsidian Bases using the Bases Query plugin via RPC.

About

The Bases skill enables Claude to interact directly with structured data stored in Obsidian through the Bases Query plugin. It allows users to list available bases, query specific views for organized information, and retrieve schemas to understand data structures. This skill is essential for users who leverage Obsidian as a personal database, providing a seamless bridge between Claude's reasoning capabilities and the user's local, structured knowledge graph.

Key Features

Local RPC communication for high-speed data access
Retrieve a complete list of all available Obsidian Bases
35 GitHub stars
Query specific views within a base for targeted data retrieval
Discover field schemas to understand data structures automatically
Returns structured JSON including file paths and frontmatter metadata

Use Cases

Analyzing structured research data or personal databases within notes
Extracting project statuses and task metrics from an Obsidian vault
Automating the generation of reports based on local vault metadata

About

Key Features

Local RPC communication for high-speed data access
Retrieve a complete list of all available Obsidian Bases
35 GitHub stars
Query specific views within a base for targeted data retrieval
Discover field schemas to understand data structures automatically
Returns structured JSON including file paths and frontmatter metadata

Use Cases

Analyzing structured research data or personal databases within notes
Extracting project statuses and task metrics from an Obsidian vault
Automating the generation of reports based on local vault metadata