Obsidian Local Backup Tester FAQs

Question 1

How do I verify if the local backup service is healthy?

Accepted Answer

The skill provides instructions to access a health endpoint at http://localhost:8080/health while the service is running.

Question 2

What software dependencies are required?

Accepted Answer

You need Python 3.12 or higher with the vault-backup package installed via pip, along with standard terminal access for environment variable configuration.

Question 3

Does this skill modify my actual Obsidian vault?

Accepted Answer

No, it is designed to create and use a temporary test directory (e.g., in /tmp) to ensure your primary vault remains untouched during the validation process.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of the run-local skill?

Accepted Answer

It allows users to run and test the Obsidian vault backup service locally using a dry-run mode to ensure configurations are correct without affecting production data.

Question 5

Can I speed up the time it takes to see a backup trigger?

Accepted Answer

Yes, by setting the DEBOUNCE_SECONDS environment variable to a low value like 10, you can significantly reduce the wait time between file changes and backup execution.

Obsidian Local Backup Tester

Key Features

Use Cases

Obsidian Local Backup Tester

Key Features

Use Cases