| name | research |
| description | Use when the user asks a question about their vault, wants to explore a topic across notes, or says "research", "find out", "what do I know about", or "summarize my notes on". Chains semantic search, note reading, and link traversal for deep vault research. |
Deep Vault Research
Research a topic across the user's Obsidian vault using a multi-pass approach.
Workflow
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Semantic Discovery — Call obsidian_rag_query with the user's question (limit 5-10). This surfaces the most relevant chunks across the vault.
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Targeted Reading — For each high-relevance result, call obsidian_read_note to get the full context. Skim for the most pertinent sections.
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Link Traversal — Check obsidian_get_links on the most relevant notes to find connected knowledge. Read promising linked notes.
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Synthesis — Combine findings into a clear answer with citations:
- Reference specific notes by name:
[[Note Name]]
- Quote relevant passages when helpful
- Note any gaps or contradictions in the vault's knowledge
Arguments
The user's query follows the skill invocation. Example: /research what do I know about authentication patterns
Tips
- If RAG returns no results, suggest running
/index first
- For broad topics, do multiple RAG queries with different phrasings
- Always cite which notes your answer draws from
