Obsidian CLI Control
Complete 130+ command CLI instruction set for agents to control Obsidian from the terminal.
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Overview
Developed by pablo-mano, `Obsidian-CLI-skill` acts as a comprehensive instruction set covering over 130 commands. It enables AI coding agents like Claude Code to read, create, and edit notes, query tasks, manage daily notes, search text, and control Obsidian settings using the official Obsidian CLI.
Key Features
- 130+ documented Obsidian CLI commands
- Daily note, task, and workspace automation
- Compatible with Obsidian 1.12+ CLI interface
How to Install Obsidian CLI Control
- 1Download ZIP package directly from `https://github.com/pablo-mano/Obsidian-CLI-skill` into your agent skills path.
How to Use Obsidian CLI Control
Prompt: 'Use obsidian-cli-control to search for tasks due today.'
What does this skill do?
Provides full command reference and agent execution instructions for controlling Obsidian v1.12+ via terminal commands.
Best for
- Full terminal control of Obsidian vaults from AI agents
- Automating complex vault tasks without manual GUI clicks
- Executing Obsidian plugin and workspace commands programmatically
How it works
- Provides command maps for Obsidian CLI subcommands
- Teaches agents how to format CLI flags for search, tasks, daily notes, and properties
License & Attribution
COMMUNITY RESOURCE Author: pablo-mano License: MIT Repository: https://github.com/pablo-mano/Obsidian-CLI-skill
Details
- Author
- pablo-mano
- License
- MIT
- Type
- CLI Skill
- Compatible with
- Claude Code, Codex, ChatGPT, Gemini, Agent Skills
Frequently Asked Questions
Which version of Obsidian is required?
Obsidian v1.12 or newer with official CLI support enabled.
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