The kepano/obsidian-skills project provides a suite of agent skills for Obsidian, enabling users to interact with Markdown, Bases, JSON Canvas, and the CLI, enhancing productivity and customization.
Source: Official README and linked documentation View on GitHub →This project is being discussed because its integration with popular tools like Claude Code, Codex, and OpenCode, addressing the need for advanced Markdown and data manipulation capabilities within Obsidian. Its adherence to the Agent Skills specification allows for compatibility with various agents, making it a versatile tool for users seeking to extend their Obsidian workflows.
Source: Official README and linked documentationThis skill allows for the creation and editing of Obsidian Flavored Markdown files, incorporating Obsidian-specific syntax and features.
Source: Official README and linked documentationThe obsidian-bases skill enables users to create and edit Bases, which are used for views, filters, formulas, and summaries in Obsidian.
Source: Official README and linked documentationThis skill supports the creation and editing of JSON Canvas files, facilitating the design of complex data visualizations and diagrams.
Source: Official README and linked documentationThe obsidian-cli skill allows users to interact with Obsidian vaults via the command line, supporting plugin and theme development.
Source: Official README and linked documentationThis skill extracts clean Markdown from web pages using Defuddle, optimizing token usage and enhancing content quality.
Source: Official README and linked documentationThe knap skill renders Markdown templates from JSON or CSV data, enabling batch file generation and data-driven content creation.
Source: Official README and linked documentationThe project's architecture is modular, with each skill encapsulated in its own directory. This allows for easy maintenance and scalability. The code structure follows the Agent Skills specification, ensuring compatibility with various agents. The project does not rely on external dependencies, indicating a focus on simplicity and direct integration with Obsidian.
Source: Official repository tree and dependency filesNot enough information.This project is suitable for users of Obsidian who require advanced Markdown and data manipulation capabilities. It is useful for content creators, developers, and anyone looking to enhance their Obsidian workflows with custom skills and automation.
Source: Official README and linked documentationAs of 2026-09-23, GitHub Releases shows no formal release. The repository is maintained on main. Reproducible use should pin a reviewed commit and inspect skill-text changes before upgrading.
Source: github.com/kepano/obsidian-skills/releasesstatus: docs-only | checked_at: 2026-09-23 | environment: Docs only. Reviewed the official README, Releases, and the obsidian-cli and defuddle SKILL files. | limitations: npx was not executed, no skill was copied, Obsidian was not opened, no vault was read or written, and no CLI, Defuddle, Knap, or plugin-development command was run. | observed_output: GitHub Releases has no formal version. The README lists six skills and three installation paths. The CLI skill states that Obsidian must be running and uses the most recently focused vault by default.
Source: github.com/kepano/obsidian-skills/releases；https://github.com/kepano/…obsidian-skills supplies formatting and tool-operation instructions but does not impose a vault structure for people, projects, or decisions, nor does it include session hooks or a persistent-memory workflow. Obsidian Mind is a complete vault template that uses obsidian-skills and the CLI as components. Choose the skills when retaining an existing vault structure. Evaluate Obsidian Mind when adopting a full working-memory system.
Source: github.com/kepano/obsidian-skills/blob/main/README.md；https://github.…The kepano/obsidian-skills project is a tool for Obsidian users seeking to extend their capabilities with a suite of specialized skills. Its modular design and compatibility with various agents make it a versatile tool for enhancing productivity and customization within the Obsidian tooling.
GitHub Releases has no formal version. The README lists six skills and three installation paths. The CLI skill states that Obsidian must be running and uses the most recently focused vault by default.
The review environment was: Docs only. Reviewed the official README, Releases, and the obsidian-cli and defuddle SKILL files. obsidian-skills behavior outside that scope still needs a local check.