# obsidian-skills | Steph Ango | Knowledge Base | Instagit

Agent skills for Obsidian. Teach your agent to use Markdown, Bases, JSON Canvas, and use the CLI.

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Repository: https://github.com/kepano/obsidian-skills

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## Articles

### [Where to Find the Obsidian Markdown Skill Definition in the Repository](/kepano/obsidian-skills/where-can-i-find-the-obsidian-markdown-skill-definition)

Find the Obsidian markdown skill definition easily in the kepano/obsidian-skills repository at skills/obsidian-markdown/SKILL.md. Get direct access to the definition now.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-03-24

### [How to Use cssclasses in Obsidian for Custom Note Styling](/kepano/obsidian-skills/how-to-use-cssclasses-in-obsidian-for-custom-styling)

Learn to use Obsidian cssclasses frontmatter to apply custom CSS styles to individual notes. Easily target specific notes with CSS snippets for unique vault customization.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-03-24

### [What Are Aliases in Obsidian Frontmatter and How Do They Work?](/kepano/obsidian-skills/what-is-the-purpose-of-aliases-in-obsidian-frontmatter)

Learn how Obsidian frontmatter aliases provide alternative titles, making linking flexible and stable even when files are renamed. Master Obsidian note referencing.

- Tags: deep-dive
- Published: 2026-03-24

### [How Obsidian Tags Work for Organization: Complete Guide to Inline and Front-Matter Tagging](/kepano/obsidian-skills/how-do-obsidian-tags-work-for-organization)

Master Obsidian tags for organization. Learn inline and front-matter tagging to boost search, cluster Graph View, and filter notes with `file.hasTag()`.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-03-24

### [What Obsidian Property Types Are Supported? Complete YAML Front-Matter Reference](/kepano/obsidian-skills/what-obsidian-property-types-are-supported)

Discover all seven Obsidian property types Text Number Checkbox Date List Links supported in YAML front-matter for structured metadata and advanced search.

- Tags: api-reference
- Published: 2026-03-24

### [How to Extract Clean Markdown from Web Pages Using Defuddle](/kepano/obsidian-skills/how-to-extract-clean-markdown-from-web-pages-using-defuddle)

Extract clean markdown from web pages using Defuddle. This skill strips ads, navigation, and HTML boilerplate for token-efficient markdown.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-03-24

### [How to Develop Obsidian Plugins and Themes Using the CLI Skill](/kepano/obsidian-skills/how-to-develop-obsidian-plugins-and-themes-using-the-cli-skill)

Streamline Obsidian plugin and theme development. Use the obsidian-cli skill to reload components, capture screenshots, inspect the DOM, and evaluate JavaScript in Obsidian.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-03-24

### [How to Interact with Obsidian Vaults Using the CLI Skill](/kepano/obsidian-skills/how-to-interact-with-obsidian-vaults-using-the-cli-skill)

Learn to interact with Obsidian vaults programmatically using the CLI skill. Execute obsidian read, create, and search commands to manage your notes efficiently.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-03-24

### [How to Create and Edit JSON Canvas Files with AI: A Complete Developer Guide](/kepano/obsidian-skills/how-to-create-and-edit-json-canvas-files-with-ai)

Learn to create and edit JSON Canvas files with AI. This guide details how AI models generate and validate Obsidian canvas files using strict JSON Canvas skill specifications.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-03-24

### [What Are Obsidian Base Files and How to Edit Them](/kepano/obsidian-skills/what-are-obsidian-base-files-and-how-to-edit-them)

Discover Obsidian Base files, YAML definitions with the .base extension, for rendering dynamic vault note views like tables and maps within Obsidian. Learn how to edit them.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-03-24

### [How to Use Obsidian Callouts for Structured Content: Syntax, Nesting, and Customization](/kepano/obsidian-skills/how-to-use-obsidian-callouts-for-structured-content)

Learn to use Obsidian callouts for structured content with syntax, nesting, and customization. Organize information visually with icons, colors, and collapsible sections. Supports full markdown.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-03-24

### [Obsidian Callout Syntax: Complete Guide to Notes, Warnings, and Foldable Blocks](/kepano/obsidian-skills/what-is-the-syntax-for-obsidian-callouts)

Master Obsidian callout syntax to create highlighted notes, warnings, and foldable blocks. Learn the complete guide to styling your notes effectively.

- Tags: deep-dive
- Published: 2026-03-24

### [How to Embed Content from Other Obsidian Notes: Complete Syntax Guide](/kepano/obsidian-skills/how-to-embed-content-from-other-obsidian-notes)

Learn how to embed content from other Obsidian notes using the ![[...]] syntax. Seamlessly pull in notes, blocks, or media inline without duplication for a streamlined workflow.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-03-24

### [How to Create Internal Links in Obsidian Using Wikilinks](/kepano/obsidian-skills/how-to-create-internal-links-in-obsidian-using-wikilinks)

Learn to create internal links in Obsidian using simple wikilinks. Connect your notes for better knowledge management and discover an efficient way to build your second brain.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-03-24

### [Obsidian Frontmatter Properties: Complete YAML Metadata Guide](/kepano/obsidian-skills/what-are-obsidian-frontmatter-properties)

Learn Obsidian frontmatter properties, the YAML metadata essential for controlling note display, linking, and automation. Unlock Obsidian's full potential with structured key-value pairs.

- Tags: deep-dive
- Published: 2026-03-24

### [What Obsidian Flavored Markdown Syntax Is Supported by obsidian-skills](/kepano/obsidian-skills/what-obsidian-flavored-markdown-syntax-is-supported)

Discover the Obsidian Flavored Markdown syntax supported by obsidian-skills. Explore wikilinks, YAML front-matter, LaTeX, Mermaid diagrams, and more for enhanced note-taking.

- Tags: api-reference
- Published: 2026-03-24

### [Key Files in the obsidian-skills Repository: A Complete Guide](/kepano/obsidian-skills/what-are-the-key-files-in-the-obsidian-skills-repository)

Explore the key files in the obsidian-skills repository, including SKILL.md definitions and reference docs. Understand how agents manipulate Obsidian vaults via markdown, bases, canvases, and CLI commands.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-03-24

### [How to Manually Install Obsidian Skills for OpenCode: Complete Setup Guide](/kepano/obsidian-skills/how-to-manually-install-obsidian-skills-for-opencode)

Manually install Obsidian skills for OpenCode with this complete setup guide. Clone the repository and restart OpenCode to enable Obsidian capabilities.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-03-24

### [npx Command to Add Obsidian Skills: Complete Installation Guide](/kepano/obsidian-skills/what-is-the-npx-command-to-add-obsidian-skills)

Install Obsidian Skills with the npx command.  Easily add the complete suite to your Agent Skills CLI like Claude Code and Codex CLI.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-03-24

### [How to Install Obsidian Skills via the Marketplace: A Complete Guide](/kepano/obsidian-skills/how-to-install-obsidian-skills-via-marketplace)

Install Obsidian Skills via the marketplace easily. Learn the exact commands to register the plugin and discover all bundled skills from the repository for enhanced productivity.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-03-24

### [Agent Skills Specification for Obsidian: A Complete Guide to AI‑Ready Note Workflows](/kepano/obsidian-skills/what-is-the-agent-skills-specification-for-obsidian)

Master the Obsidian agent skills specification a YAML markdown format to teach AI agents how to create edit and validate Obsidian notes Canvas files and CLI commands without code.

- Tags: deep-dive
- Published: 2026-03-24

### [How Obsidian Skills Work with AI Agents: A Declarative Interface for Vault Automation](/kepano/obsidian-skills/how-do-obsidian-skills-work-with-ai-agents)

Learn how Obsidian Skills integrates AI agents for vault automation. Discover its declarative interface for Markdown, commands, and data schemas without needing code.

- Tags: deep-dive
- Published: 2026-03-24