How does this benefit developers with ADHD?

It reduces the executive function required for 'triage' and organization by automating the metadata entry and note-creation process, allowing you to maintain hyperfocus on your primary tasks.

Can I preview the changes before the note is created?

Yes, when used with the triage orchestrator, the skill returns a lightweight proposal that can be reviewed or auto-approved depending on your workflow settings.

Is the para-obsidian plugin required for this to work?

Yes, this skill functions as part of the para-obsidian suite and relies on the underlying CLI to handle file scanning and text extraction.

Does this skill delete my original PDF or DOCX files?

No, the skill is designed to be non-destructive. It preserves the original attachments in their inbox location and creates a separate resource note that links back to them.

What document types can this skill recognize?

It features heuristic classifiers for common document types including invoices, contracts, CVs, letters, medical documents, and technical reports.

PARA Attachment Analyzer

Name: PARA Attachment Analyzer
Author: nathanvale

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Productivity & Workflow

Processes and categorizes PDF or DOCX attachments within Obsidian vaults to automate the creation of structured PARA-compliant notes.

The PARA Attachment Analyzer is a specialized worker skill designed to streamline the intake of documents into an Obsidian vault. It automatically reads PDF and DOCX files, identifies their document type—such as invoices, contracts, or reports—and generates a detailed resource note with metadata and extracted summaries. By leveraging the PARA method, it ensures your knowledge base stays organized without manual filing, keeping original files intact while providing searchable, linked summaries in your primary workspace.

Key Features

01Intelligent classification for invoices, contracts, CVs, and technical reports

02Automatic creation of structured PARA notes with YAML frontmatter

03Seamless integration with the side-quest-marketplace triage orchestrator

04Automated PDF and DOCX content extraction and deep analysis

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06Preservation of original file locations with robust internal linking

Use Cases

01Generating searchable summaries and metadata for long technical manuals or reports

02Automating the filing of digital receipts and invoices into a dedicated finance area

03Managing a digital library of CVs and contracts with standardized categorization

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add nathanvale/side-quest-marketplace analyze-attachment

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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