| name | obsidian-ref |
| description | Technical references, manifest rules, file formats, and UX guidelines for Obsidian. Load when checking API details, manifest requirements, or UI/UX standards. |
Obsidian Reference Skill
This skill provides comprehensive technical references and standards for the Obsidian ecosystem.
Purpose
To provide a central source of truth for API usage, file formats, and design standards.
Scope
This skill covers:
manifest.json requirements and validation- Obsidian API details and documentation
- Obsidian-specific file formats (Markdown, Properties, Canvas)
- UI text conventions and UX patterns
- Mobile and platform compatibility
Core Rules
- API Authority: The
obsidian.d.ts file in the reference materials is the authoritative source for API details.
- Terminology Consistency: Follow the "properties" and "Markdown" naming conventions strictly.
- Mobile First: Consider mobile compatibility for all UI and file-handling features.
Bundled Resources
references/manifest.md: Detailed rules for manifest.json.references/obsidian-file-formats.md: Specifications for Markdown, Properties, and Canvas.references/ux-copy.md: UI text conventions and UX best practices.references/references.md: External links and primary source locations.references/mobile.md: Considerations for mobile compatibility.references/performance.md: Best practices for performance.
