obsidian-cli
Interact with Obsidian vaults using the Obsidian CLI to read, create, search, and manage notes, tasks, properties, and more. Also supports plugin and theme development with commands to reload plugins, run JavaScript, capture errors, take screenshots, and inspect the DOM. Use when the user asks to interact with their Obsidian vault, manage notes, search vault content, perform vault operations from the command line, or develop and debug Obsidian plugins and themes.
Install with Tessl CLI
npx tessl i github:kepano/obsidian-skills --skill obsidian-cli100
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Discovery
100%Based on the skill's description, can an agent find and select it at the right time? Clear, specific descriptions lead to better discovery.
This is an excellent skill description that hits all the key criteria. It provides specific concrete actions for both end-users and developers, includes natural trigger terms, has an explicit 'Use when...' clause with multiple scenarios, and is clearly distinguishable through the Obsidian-specific context. The description is comprehensive yet concise.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Specificity | Lists multiple specific concrete actions: 'read, create, search, and manage notes, tasks, properties', 'reload plugins, run JavaScript, capture errors, take screenshots, and inspect the DOM'. These are detailed, actionable capabilities. | 3 / 3 |
Completeness | Clearly answers both what (interact with vaults, manage notes, plugin development) AND when with explicit 'Use when...' clause covering multiple trigger scenarios: vault interaction, note management, vault operations, and plugin/theme development. | 3 / 3 |
Trigger Term Quality | Includes natural keywords users would say: 'Obsidian vault', 'notes', 'tasks', 'search vault', 'command line', 'plugins', 'themes', 'debug'. Good coverage of both end-user and developer terminology. | 3 / 3 |
Distinctiveness Conflict Risk | Highly distinctive with 'Obsidian' as a clear niche identifier. The combination of vault management AND plugin development via CLI creates a unique scope unlikely to conflict with generic note-taking or coding skills. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 12 / 12 Passed |
Implementation
100%Reviews the quality of instructions and guidance provided to agents. Good implementation is clear, handles edge cases, and produces reliable results.
This is an exemplary skill file that demonstrates excellent token efficiency while remaining highly actionable. It assumes Claude's competence, provides concrete executable examples, and includes a well-structured plugin development workflow with explicit validation steps. The progressive structure from syntax basics to advanced developer commands is well-organized.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | Extremely lean and efficient. No unnecessary explanations of what Obsidian is or how CLIs work. Every section provides only essential information Claude needs to use the tool effectively. | 3 / 3 |
Actionability | Provides concrete, copy-paste ready commands throughout. The common patterns section gives executable examples for all major operations, and the plugin development workflow has specific commands for each step. | 3 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | The plugin development section provides an explicit numbered workflow with validation checkpoints (check for errors, verify visually, check console). The 'fix and repeat from step 1' instruction creates a clear feedback loop for error recovery. | 3 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | Well-structured with clear sections progressing from basic syntax to common patterns to advanced plugin development. References external docs appropriately ('Full docs: https://help.obsidian.md/cli') and directs to `obsidian help` for complete command reference without duplicating content. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 12 / 12 Passed |
Validation
100%Checks the skill against the spec for correct structure and formatting. All validation checks must pass before discovery and implementation can be scored.
Validation — 11 / 11 Passed
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