How does this skill handle file naming?

It enforces a standardized YYYY-MM-DD-name.md format to ensure chronological sorting and consistency across your entire vault.

Can it move notes from the inbox to projects?

Yes, the promote feature moves files from the _inbox folder to specific project folders while automatically updating frontmatter metadata and file links.

How do I specify my vault location?

You can define a 'Primary vault' path in your CLAUDE.md context; otherwise, it defaults to the ~/Obsidian/vault directory.

Does it support Obsidian wikilinks?

Yes, it automatically generates and maintains [[wikilinks]] between related documents and creates a dedicated Related Documents section in each file.

What frontmatter fields are required?

The skill automatically manages project, status, type, and created fields in the YAML frontmatter of every document it creates or updates.

Obsidian Vault Manager

Name: Obsidian Vault Manager
Author: fnichol

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Learning & Documentation

Manages Obsidian vault documentation with automated project structuring, frontmatter generation, and standardized file naming.

About

The Obsidian Vault skill transforms Claude into a sophisticated documentation manager for your personal knowledge base. It enforces a strict project structure within Obsidian, automatically handling YYYY-MM-DD file naming conventions, YAML frontmatter management (tracking status, type, and dates), and internal wikilinking. Whether you're capturing quick ideas in an inbox, promoting notes to full projects, or maintaining design docs and retrospectives, this skill ensures your documentation remains organized, searchable, and linked without manual overhead.

Key Features

Automated project status updates across multiple documents
Smart internal wikilink generation and Related Documents sections
Inbox to Project promotion workflow for streamlining ideas
YAML frontmatter management for project status, document type, and dates
Automated YYYY-MM-DD file naming and project folder organization
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Use Cases

Maintaining a consistent design and planning log for software development projects
Transforming quick brainstorms into structured project folders with specific document types
Archiving and tracking the status of multiple ongoing initiatives within a centralized vault

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Key Features

Automated project status updates across multiple documents
Smart internal wikilink generation and Related Documents sections
Inbox to Project promotion workflow for streamlining ideas
YAML frontmatter management for project status, document type, and dates
Automated YYYY-MM-DD file naming and project folder organization
0 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Maintaining a consistent design and planning log for software development projects
Transforming quick brainstorms into structured project folders with specific document types
Archiving and tracking the status of multiple ongoing initiatives within a centralized vault