Obsidian Base Builder

Visually create valid Obsidian .base files without typing YAML. Build custom databases for projects, books, tasks, and research.

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Choose a Starting Point

Start with a ready-made Obsidian Base template or build your custom layout from scratch.

What is an Obsidian Base?

Obsidian Bases are native database-like views introduced in Obsidian that organize notes based on frontmatter properties. Stored as plain text .base files using YAML syntax, Bases allow you to visualize note collections as interactive Tables, Lists, and Cards without needing complex Dataview query code.

How the Base Builder Works

  1. Select a starter template. Choose from pre-configured setups like Project Manager, Book Library, or Habit Tracker, or start from scratch.
  2. Define properties. Add custom properties like status, due date, rating, or tags with appropriate property types.
  3. Set filter rules. Build visual AND/OR conditions to target specific folders, tags, or status values.
  4. Configure views. Setup Table, List, and Cards views with custom column ordering, grouping, and card cover images.
  5. Preview and download. Test your layout with simulated demo data and download your ready-to-use .base file.

Starter Base Templates

Project Manager
Track projects, deadlines, priorities, owners, and progress stages.
Task Dashboard
Organize daily tasks, actionable items, and priority focus lists.
Content Calendar
Plan publication dates, channels, draft statuses, and media assets.
Book Library
Catalog books, authors, genres, star ratings, and reading progress.
Movie Tracker
Track movies and shows to watch, release dates, ratings, and reviews.
Research Library
Literature notes, academic papers, citations, and summary topics.
Habit Tracker
Daily habits, target frequency, streak counts, and wellness goals.
Recipe Database
Store recipes, prep times, difficulty ratings, cuisines, and meal types.
Travel Planner
Plan trips, destinations, travel dates, budget estimates, and packing lists.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Obsidian Base Builder?

It is a free visual tool that lets Obsidian users construct valid .base files for the native Obsidian Bases core plugin without needing to write raw YAML or struggle with Dataview query syntax.

Is the Obsidian Base Builder free?

Yes. The Base Builder is 100% free, requires no sign-up, and runs entirely client-side in your web browser.

What views are supported?

The tool supports Table, List, and Cards views with custom column ordering, grouping, limits, and card image settings.

Is my Obsidian vault data private?

Yes. All configuration generation and preview calculations happen locally inside your browser memory. No vault files or personal data are ever uploaded to any server.

How do I use the generated .base file in Obsidian?

You can download the generated file as <your-base-name>.base and place it inside your Obsidian vault folder, or copy the generated raw code block directly into any note.

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