Can I use this for developing Obsidian themes?

Yes, the skill provides developer-centric commands for CSS inspection, DOM selection, and reloading plugins or themes instantly.

How do I handle file names with spaces?

When using the CLI, you should wrap values containing spaces in quotes, such as obsidian read file='My Meeting Notes'.

Can I manage multiple vaults using this skill?

Yes, you can target specific vaults by using the vault='Name' parameter as the first argument in your commands.

Does this skill support daily note workflows?

Absolutely. It includes specific commands like daily:read and daily:append to streamline your daily journaling and task tracking.

Does Obsidian need to be running for this skill to work?

Yes, the Obsidian CLI requires a running instance of Obsidian to be open on your machine to execute commands.

Obsidian CLI Integration

Name: Obsidian CLI Integration
Author: kepano

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Content Management

Manages Obsidian vaults, notes, and tasks directly from the command line while providing robust tools for plugin and theme development.

The Obsidian CLI skill enables seamless interaction with a running Obsidian instance, allowing users to automate note creation, search vault content, and manage properties or tasks without leaving the terminal. It acts as a bridge for productivity workflows, supporting daily note operations and advanced file targeting through a simple command-line interface. Additionally, it offers a comprehensive suite of developer tools for building Obsidian plugins and themes, including hot-reloading, error capturing, DOM inspection, and screenshot capabilities, making it an essential tool for both power users and developers seeking to extend Obsidian's functionality.

Key Features

01Full vault management including reading, creating, and searching notes.

02Automated task and property management with daily note integration.

03Visual debugging via screenshots and DOM inspection within Obsidian.

04Plugin and theme development tools with hot-reloading and error logs.

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06Advanced file targeting using wikilink-style names or exact paths.

Use Cases

01Batch processing vault content or searching notes directly through the Claude agent.

02Rapidly prototyping and debugging Obsidian plugins using CLI-driven reloads and console logs.

03Automating daily journals and task list updates via terminal commands.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add kepano/obsidian-skills obsidian-cli

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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