// Read and write Obsidian vault files, manage wiki-links, process markdown with YAML frontmatter. Use when working with vault file operations, creating notes, or managing links.
| name | obsidian-vault-ops |
| description | Read and write Obsidian vault files, manage wiki-links, process markdown with YAML frontmatter. Use when working with vault file operations, creating notes, or managing links. |
| allowed-tools | Read, Write, Edit, Glob, Grep |
| model | sonnet |
Core operations for reading, writing, and managing files in an Obsidian vault.
vault-root/
├── CLAUDE.md # Main context (always read first)
├── Daily Notes/ # YYYY-MM-DD.md format
├── Goals/ # Goal cascade files
├── Projects/ # Project folders with CLAUDE.md
├── Templates/ # Reusable note structures
└── Archives/ # Completed/inactive content
*.md, Daily Notes/*.md[[Note Name]] # Simple link
[[Note Name|Display Text]] # Link with alias
[[Note Name#Section]] # Link to section
Standard frontmatter structure:
---
date: 2024-01-15
tags: [tag1, tag2]
status: active
---
When processing templates, replace:
{{date}} - Today's date (YYYY-MM-DD){{date:format}} - Formatted date{{date-1}} - Yesterday{{date+1}} - Tomorrow{{time}} - Current timeDaily Notes/{date}.md existsTemplates/Daily Template.mdDaily Notes/{date}.md#priority/high, #priority/medium, #priority/low#active, #waiting, #completed, #archived#work, #personal, #health, #learningScaffold the PKM system onto an existing Obsidian vault. Scans your vault structure, maps folders interactively, and generates configuration — no template required.
Interactive vault setup and context loading. On first run, personalizes your vault. On subsequent runs, loads full context. Use at start of session or when Claude needs full vault context.
Smart review router. Detects context (morning, Sunday, end of month) and launches the appropriate review workflow. Use anytime for the right review at the right time.
Update vault to the latest version of obsidian-claude-pkm. Creates backup, shows diffs, preserves your content. Use when a new version is available.
Create daily notes and manage morning, midday, and evening routines. Structure daily planning, task review, and end-of-day reflection. Use for daily productivity routines or when asked to create today's note.
Track progress toward 3-year, yearly, monthly, and weekly goals. Calculate completion percentages, surface stalled goals, connect daily tasks to objectives. Use for goal reviews and progress tracking.