Why does it recommend a development vault?

Using a dedicated development vault protects your primary notes and data from potential bugs during the plugin development process.

How does hot-reloading work with this setup?

The skill includes instructions for creating a .hotreload file and integrating with the Obsidian Hot-Reload community plugin for instant updates.

Is the build system customizable?

The skill sets up standard TypeScript and esbuild configurations which can be further modified to suit specific project requirements.

How do I start a new plugin using this skill?

Simply ask Claude to 'create a new obsidian plugin' or 'start an obsidian plugin' to trigger the automated scaffolding process.

Does this skill help with manifest.json configuration?

Yes, it provides a standardized manifest.json structure, ensuring required fields like ID, name, and version are correctly formatted in kebab-case.

Obsidian Plugin Scaffolder

Name: Obsidian Plugin Scaffolder
Author: nthplusio

bynthplusio

•

Productivity & Workflow

Bootstraps Obsidian plugin projects with official templates, TypeScript configurations, and optimized build workflows.

This skill streamlines the initial development phase for Obsidian plugins by providing a standardized project structure based on the official sample template. It automates the creation of essential files including manifest.json, tsconfig.json, and esbuild configurations, while establishing best practices like dedicated development vaults and hot-reloading. It is perfect for developers who want to move quickly from a plugin concept to a functional development environment without manual boilerplate setup.

Key Features

01Hot-reload configuration for rapid iteration

02Automated manifest.json generation and validation

03Official Obsidian sample template integration

04Pre-configured TypeScript and esbuild build pipelines

051 GitHub stars

06Development vault environment architecture

Use Cases

01Configuring a dedicated Obsidian development environment

02Starting a new Obsidian plugin from scratch

03Setting up a production-ready build system for existing code

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add nthplusio/functional-claude obsidian-setup

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Key Features

01Hot-reload configuration for rapid iteration

02Automated manifest.json generation and validation

03Official Obsidian sample template integration

04Pre-configured TypeScript and esbuild build pipelines

051 GitHub stars

06Development vault environment architecture

Use Cases

01Configuring a dedicated Obsidian development environment

02Starting a new Obsidian plugin from scratch

03Setting up a production-ready build system for existing code

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add nthplusio/functional-claude obsidian-setup

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT