Do I need to have Obsidian open to use this skill?

While direct file manipulation is possible, using the CLI (as recommended) works best when Obsidian is running to maintain vault integrity and real-time updates.

Does it support images and external links?

Yes, the skill supports 'file' nodes for local vault attachments and 'link' nodes for external URLs, allowing for rich visual previews within the canvas.

How does this skill interact with my Obsidian vault?

It uses the Obsidian CLI to send commands to your running Obsidian instance, ensuring that all file changes are properly indexed and reflected in the UI immediately.

Can I use this for complex flowcharts?

Absolutely. It follows the JSON Canvas Spec 1.0, allowing for detailed node positioning, colored edges, and directional arrows to create professional-grade flowcharts.

Is there validation to prevent broken canvas files?

Yes, the skill includes logic to validate unique IDs, node types, and edge connections to ensure every generated .canvas file is valid and readable by Obsidian.

Obsidian JSON Canvas

Name: Obsidian JSON Canvas
Author: lucasbenevinuto

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Productivity & Workflow

Creates and manages interactive visual mind maps, flowcharts, and diagrams within Obsidian using the JSON Canvas specification.

This skill empowers Claude to programmatically interact with Obsidian's Canvas feature, enabling the automated generation and modification of .canvas files. By leveraging the Obsidian CLI and JSON Canvas Spec 1.0, it allows users to create complex visual layouts—including text nodes, file embeds, and web links—connected by directional edges. It is particularly useful for brainstorming sessions, architectural mapping, or organizing project tasks into visual Kanban boards directly from the command line, ensuring all changes are indexed and synced with the running Obsidian instance.

Key Features

01Automatic validation for JSON Canvas Spec 1.0 compliance and unique ID generation

02Support for all JSON Canvas node types including text, file, link, and groups

03Precise control over edge connections, arrow directions, and relationship labels

04Programmatic creation and editing of .canvas files with automated layout positioning

05Integrated file management via Obsidian CLI for moving, renaming, and searching canvases

060 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Generating automated mind maps from project requirements or meeting notes

02Mapping technical architecture diagrams using file embeds and interconnected nodes

03Creating visual Kanban boards and task flows for complex development sprints

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add lucasbenevinuto/social-data obsidian.canva

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Key Features

01Automatic validation for JSON Canvas Spec 1.0 compliance and unique ID generation

02Support for all JSON Canvas node types including text, file, link, and groups

03Precise control over edge connections, arrow directions, and relationship labels

04Programmatic creation and editing of .canvas files with automated layout positioning

05Integrated file management via Obsidian CLI for moving, renaming, and searching canvases

060 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Generating automated mind maps from project requirements or meeting notes

02Mapping technical architecture diagrams using file embeds and interconnected nodes

03Creating visual Kanban boards and task flows for complex development sprints