How does the template system work?

The skill reads templates from the 09 Systems/Templates folder and automatically substitutes variables like dates and titles before writing the file to the vault, mimicking Obsidian's native Templater functionality.

Does Obsidian need to be running to use this skill?

For discovery features like orphans, backlinks, and tags, the Obsidian desktop app must be running to utilize the CLI. However, basic note creation and editing work via direct file access even if the app is closed.

Does this skill support the PARA method?

Yes, it is specifically designed around the PARA system (Projects, Areas, Resources, Archives), ensuring that notes are automatically filed into the correct folders rather than cluttering the vault root.

Can this skill help me fix broken links?

Absolutely. The /obsidian health and /obsidian orphans commands use the CLI to identify unresolved links and orphaned files, allowing Claude to suggest or automatically apply fixes to restore vault integrity.

Obsidian Vault Expert

Name: Obsidian Vault Expert
Author: ZealousEar

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Productivity & Workflow

Automates Obsidian vault management using a 3-tier hybrid architecture for intelligent note organization and graph analysis.

The Obsidian skill for Claude Code provides a sophisticated framework for managing personal knowledge bases through an agentic workflow. By utilizing a unique 3-tier architecture—combining direct file operations, Obsidian CLI v1.12 integration, and URI schemes—it enables Claude to perform deep graph queries, maintain PARA-based folder structures, and automate vault maintenance. Whether you are identifying orphan notes, generating Maps of Content (MOCs), or instantiating complex research templates, this skill transforms your vault into an intelligent, self-organizing knowledge system.

Key Features

01Template Automation: Creates notes using pre-defined templates for daily logs, research, and projects

02Automated PARA Organization: Enforces strict folder discipline across Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archives

03Vault Health Monitoring: Performs comprehensive structural analysis and automated link fixing

04Deep Graph Intelligence: Identifies orphan notes, dead-ends, and unresolved links via CLI

053-Tier Hybrid Architecture: Combines direct file CRUD, CLI discovery, and URI control

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Use Cases

01Auditing and refactoring a large vault to fix broken links and organize orphan notes

02Automating daily note creation and PARA-compliant project filing

03Generating dynamic Maps of Content (MOCs) for complex research topics

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add zealousear/claude-skills obsidian

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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