lit-vault

Generate per-paper Obsidian vault notes with metadata and summaries from papers.json.

Updated May 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jaqg/daimon --skill lit-vault
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Skill: lit-vault
Source: https://github.com/jaqg/daimon/tree/main/literature/skills/lit-vault
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jaqg/daimon --skill lit-vault

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires fitz, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Convert a papers.json file (output from lit-search or lit-review) into a set of per-paper Obsidian vault notes stored under VAULT_DIR/20-Sources/papers/. Each note includes a verbatim abstract, a project-context framed summary, a structured key-points skeleton, and Galaxy link suggestions (commented out for user confirmation). It builds a searchable paper wiki within the vault and updates the project memory with pool metadata to track progress across papers.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Per-paper Obsidian vault notes generated from papers.json with consistent frontmatter.
  • Verbatim Abstract, project-scoped Summary, and a drafted Key points section to accelerate reading workflows.
  • Galaxy link suggestions (commented out) and project-memory updates to support knowledge integration.

Quick Start

Import a papers.json into your Obsidian vault by running lit-vault with --papers path/to/papers.json and optionally --project PROJECT_ID.

Frequently Asked Questions about lit-vault

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I import papers.json into Obsidian to create per-paper vault notes?▼

To import papers.json into Obsidian, use this tool to generate per-paper vault notes stored under VAULT_DIR/20-Sources/papers/. Each note includes consistent frontmatter, verbatim abstracts, structured key points, and project-context summaries.

What is the best way to build a searchable literature wiki from fulltext sources in an Obsidian vault?▼

Building a searchable literature wiki involves generating per-paper Obsidian notes from a papers.json file. The notes integrate verbatim abstracts and drafted key points, while Galaxy link suggestions and project-memory updates support knowledge integration across the vault.

Can I use project context to frame literature summaries when generating Obsidian notes?▼

Yes, you can optionally use project context to frame literature summaries when generating Obsidian notes. By passing the --project PROJECT_ID argument, the tool creates project-scoped summaries and updates project memory with pool metadata.

Does the Obsidian note generation from papers.json require the fitz dependency?▼

Yes, generating Obsidian vault notes from papers.json requires the fitz dependency. The tool uses fitz to support various full-text sources, which enriches the per-paper notes with verbatim abstracts and structured key-point skeletons.

How do Galaxy link suggestions work when creating per-paper Obsidian notes?▼

Galaxy link suggestions are generated as commented-out entries within each per-paper Obsidian note. This format allows users to manually review and confirm the knowledge integration links before activating them in the project memory vault.