A comprehensive task management framework for Obsidian vaults that integrates Kanban boards, Dataview dashboards, and structured YAML metadata.
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1. ClawHub CLI
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npx clawhub@latest install openclaw-obsidian-tasks
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
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Help me install openclaw-obsidian-tasks using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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What is Obsidian Tasks?
The obsidian-tasks skill provides a robust architecture for managing complex workflows directly within an Obsidian environment. By utilizing Openclaw Skills, users can automate the initialization of a professional task pipeline including Backlog, Todo, In Progress, Review, and Done states. This skill bridges the gap between visual project management and data-driven note-taking, ensuring that every task is backed by a dedicated markdown file containing rich metadata.
Built for users who require more than simple checklists, this system leverages community plugins to create a dynamic ecosystem where task status, priority, and categories are tracked consistently. Whether you are managing software development, content creation, or research projects, these Openclaw Skills ensure your workspace remains organized and actionable.
Obsidian Tasks Use Cases
- Orchestrating multi-stage project workflows using a visual Kanban interface.
- Generating automated reports on task progress and overdue items via Dataview.
- Maintaining a structured knowledge base where tasks are linked to research and meeting notes.
- Standardizing task metadata across a team or personal vault for better queryability.
How Obsidian Tasks Works
- Initialize the task management environment by running the setup script which creates the directory structure and core files.
- Create individual markdown task notes with mandatory YAML frontmatter for tracking status and priority.
- Link task notes to the Kanban Board.md to visualize the current state of the project pipeline.
- Update task progress by moving cards on the board and synchronizing the YAML status in the corresponding note.
- Monitor the Dashboard.md file to view high-priority items and recently completed work via automated queries.
Obsidian Tasks Setup
First, ensure the Kanban and Dataview community plugins are installed in your Obsidian vault. Then, initialize the Openclaw Skills task structure by running the setup script:
python3 scripts/setup.py <vault-path> [--folder <name>] [--columns <col1,col2,...>]
Default settings will create a folder named Tasks with standard agile columns. You can customize the subfolder name and column headers using the optional flags.
Obsidian Tasks Data Schema & Taxonomy
Each task is treated as an individual object with specific attributes defined in the frontmatter. These Openclaw Skills rely on a consistent schema to power the dashboard and board views:
| Field | Values | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| status | backlog, todo, in-progress, review, done | Tracks the workflow stage |
| priority | P1 (Urgent), P2 (Normal), P3 (Backlog) | Defines urgency and visual icons |
| category | text (e.g., revenue, research) | Categorizes tasks for filtering |
| created | YYYY-MM-DD | Log of task initialization |
| due | YYYY-MM-DD | Optional deadline for scheduling |
Obsidian Tasks Advanced Features
- Dynamic Dataview integration for real-time task analytics and overdue tracking.
- Priority-based emoji prefixes (🔴, 🟡, 🟢) for enhanced visual hierarchy on Kanban boards.
- Support for wikilinks to connect tasks with sibling research and documentation folders.
- Customizable column pipelines to support different project management methodologies.
- Strict YAML frontmatter requirements to ensure data integrity across the entire vault.
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