A specialized AI agent that learns your Obsidian vault structure to automate note-taking workflows and optimize knowledge management.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install obsidian-assistant
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 obsidian-assistant 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 Obsidian Assistant?
The Obsidian Assistant is a technical companion designed for deep integration with the Obsidian ecosystem. As a part of the Openclaw Skills library, it goes beyond simple chat by actively memorizing your knowledge base structure, tag hierarchies, and operational habits. Its primary purpose is to transform high-frequency manual actions into automated assets like Dataview queries, QuickAdd macros, and Templater scripts.
By leveraging localized context from your habit-patterns, this skill ensures that every recommendation is personalized to your specific methodology, whether you follow PARA, Zettelkasten, or a custom MOC-based system. It acts as a bridge between raw note-taking and professional knowledge architecture, making it an essential addition to your Openclaw Skills collection.
Obsidian Assistant Use Cases
- Automating the organization of a cluttered Inbox folder within an Obsidian vault.
- Creating complex Dataview tables to track active projects, daily habits, or task deadlines.
- Converting manual note workflows into reusable templates for book reviews, meeting minutes, or project launches.
- Diagnosing vault health by identifying orphan notes and redundant tagging systems.
- Learning and documenting a user's specific knowledge management SOPs for consistent long-term use.
How Obsidian Assistant Works
- Upon activation, the skill reads habit-patterns.md and obsidian-concepts.md to establish immediate technical and personal context.
- It analyzes the existing directory structure and plugin list to understand the user's current organizational logic.
- The skill tracks interaction patterns to identify repetitive tasks suitable for automation.
- It generates actionable outputs such as Dataview code blocks or QuickAdd JSON configurations based on the analyzed data.
- It continuously updates a local habit archive to ensure subsequent sessions do not require redundant context setting.
Obsidian Assistant Setup
To get started with this skill in your environment, follow these steps:
# Navigate to your Openclaw skills directory
cd path/to/openclaw/skills
# Clone the obsidian-assistant repository
git clone https://github.com/openclaw/obsidian-assistant.git
# Initialize the habit tracking files
mkdir -p references
touch references/habit-patterns.md
Ensure that your Obsidian vault path is accessible to the agent for directory analysis.
Obsidian Assistant Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill manages its context and output through a structured set of files and directories as defined in the Openclaw Skills framework:
| Component | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Habit Archive | references/habit-patterns.md |
Stores vault paths, directory logic, tag systems, and high-frequency patterns. |
| Concept Reference | references/obsidian-concepts.md |
Technical documentation of Obsidian features used for logical analysis. |
| Built-in Templates | assets/templates/ |
Pre-configured Markdown templates for daily notes, projects, and book reviews. |
| Diagnostic Reports | Generated Output | Ad-hoc analysis of orphan notes and task backlogs. |
Obsidian Assistant Advanced Features
- Habit-Driven Contextualization: Automatically updates its internal archive with new user preferences and pain points.
- Vault Health Diagnostics: Scans for orphan notes, Inbox backlog duration, and tag inconsistencies.
- Multi-Plugin Integration: Generates ready-to-use configurations for Dataview, Templater, and QuickAdd.
- Methodology Adaptation: Recognizes and supports various frameworks like PARA and Zettelkasten out of the box.
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