A specialized command-line tool that empowers AI agents to create, search, and manage Obsidian notes through a structured interface.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install cli-obsidian
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install cli-obsidian using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is CLI Obsidian?
cli-obsidian is a versatile command-line utility that transforms your Obsidian vault into an accessible database for AI agents. As a key component of Openclaw Skills, this tool enables programmatic interaction with your Markdown-based knowledge management system. By offering features like JSON output and cross-platform compatibility, it allows developers and power users to automate note-taking workflows, ensuring that your AI assistant can read from and write to your personal notes without manual intervention. It bridges the gap between local file-based storage and remote AI processing units.
CLI Obsidian Use Cases
- Developing an AI agent that automatically organizes research findings into a tagged Obsidian vault.
- Creating a centralized workflow where meeting notes are instantly generated and categorized via the command line.
- Performing bulk search and replace or tagging operations across thousands of notes using automated scripts.
- Bridging the gap between external web-based agents and local personal knowledge management systems.
How CLI Obsidian Works
- Install the cli-obsidian tool via the Python package manager to enable system-wide CLI access.
- Configure the tool to point to your local Obsidian vault directory.
- Issue commands such as create, search, or list to interact with your markdown files.
- The tool processes the request and provides structured JSON output, which is then utilized by the AI agent to determine the next step in the workflow.
CLI Obsidian Setup
Install the cli-obsidian package directly from PyPI to add this functionality to your Openclaw Skills collection:
pip install cli-obsidian
Basic usage commands include:
# Create a note
cli-obsidian create "Meeting Minutes" --tag work
# Search notes
cli-obsidian search "AI Agent"
# List notes by tag
cli-obsidian list --tag work
CLI Obsidian Data Schema & Taxonomy
The tool handles data using the following structure:
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Note Content | Standard Markdown (.md) files stored within the vault. |
| Tags | Integrated into the CLI for advanced filtering and classification. |
| JSON Output | Standardized response format designed specifically for AI tool-calling. |
| Cross-Platform | Consistent file path handling for Windows, macOS, and Linux. |
CLI Obsidian Advanced Features
- Full JSON output mode for seamless integration with LLM function calling and Openclaw Skills.
- Support for complex tagging systems to maintain vault organization programmatically.
- Lightweight and cross-platform footprint, making it suitable for diverse development environments.
- One-time purchase model for perpetual use with lifetime updates.
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