What is Obsidian Flavored Markdown?

It is a superset of CommonMark and GitHub Flavored Markdown that adds specific features like wikilinks, callouts, and properties used in the Obsidian note-taking app.

Does it support YAML frontmatter?

Absolutely. It can read and write Obsidian properties in YAML format to manage tags, aliases, and custom metadata.

Can this skill handle Mermaid diagrams?

Yes, it supports the creation and formatting of Mermaid diagrams for flowcharts, sequence diagrams, and more within Obsidian notes.

How do wikilinks work with this skill?

The skill understands how to format internal links using the [[Note Name]] syntax, including links to specific headings or blocks.

Obsidian Markdown Toolkit

Name: Obsidian Markdown Toolkit
Author: Benjaminisgood

byBenjaminisgood

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Content Management

Generates and manages Obsidian Flavored Markdown files with support for wikilinks, callouts, and frontmatter properties.

This skill empowers Claude to interact seamlessly with Obsidian vaults by mastering Obsidian Flavored Markdown (OFM) syntax. It enables the creation and modification of complex notes featuring wikilinks, block identifiers, foldable callouts, and YAML properties. Whether you are building a second brain, managing a digital garden, or organizing project documentation, this skill ensures that all generated content is fully compatible with Obsidian's unique features, including Mermaid diagrams and LaTeX math blocks.

Key Features

01Advanced callout generation including foldable and nested styles

02Full support for wikilinks, heading links, and block-level referencing

03Embedding syntax for notes, images, PDFs, and search queries

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05Integration of Mermaid diagrams and LaTeX mathematical notation

06Management of YAML frontmatter properties for note metadata

Use Cases

01Drafting technical documentation with complex callouts and internal cross-references

02Automating the maintenance of a personal knowledge base or digital garden

03Converting standard Markdown or web clippings into structured Obsidian notes

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add benjaminisgood/bensai obsidian-markdown

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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