How does the dashboard feature work?

It uses platform-specific shell commands (cmd.exe or PowerShell) to instantly open the project dashboard in your default browser without blocking the terminal.

Do I need the Obsidian MCP server for this to work?

While optimized for Obsidian MCP, Vault Boot includes a fallback strategy for direct file reads from the vault root if the MCP server is unreachable.

Can this skill be used for file editing?

No, Vault Boot is specifically for context loading and status reporting. For file modifications, you should use standard Claude Code file operations.

What is the primary benefit of Vault Boot?

It reduces session initialization time from roughly 60 seconds to under 15 seconds by parallel-loading your Obsidian vault's state in just two tool-call turns.

When is the best time to use the Vault Boot skill?

It should be used at the beginning of every new session or after a context window rotation to ensure Claude has all the necessary project metadata.

Vault Boot

Name: Vault Boot
Author: teslasoft-de

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Productivity & Workflow

Initializes Claude Code sessions by parallel-loading Obsidian vault context and rendering structured project status briefings.

Vault Boot solves the cold-start problem in Claude Code sessions by replacing slow, sequential file reading with optimized parallel tool calls via Obsidian MCP. It automatically aggregates critical information from the Teslasoft vault—including active tasks, project states, and coordination threads—to provide an immediate, structured briefing and launch a visual dashboard. This ensures developers are oriented within seconds rather than minutes, maintaining momentum across context shifts and maximizing the context window's efficiency.

Key Features

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02Automated status briefing covering goals, KRs, and blocked items

03Deep awareness of PARA structures and coordination thread states

04Parallel context loading for near-instant session initialization

05Integrated dashboard launching for visual project monitoring

06Intelligent fallback for direct file reading if MCP is unavailable

Use Cases

01Getting an immediate 'what is next' overview of active tasks and blocked items

02Recovering project state after a context window rotation or long pause

03Starting a new deep-work session with full project context in under 15 seconds

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add teslasoft-de/claude-skills-marketplace vault-boot

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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