obsidian-bases

Organize Obsidian notes into configurable bases using YAML frontmatter.

Updated Feb 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/glfruit/gorin-skills --skill obsidian-bases-glfruit
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: obsidian-bases
Source: https://github.com/glfruit/gorin-skills/tree/main/openclaw/obsidian-bases
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/glfruit/gorin-skills --skill obsidian-bases-glfruit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Obsidian Bases enable you to create and edit database-like views of your notes by configuring .base files with filters, formulas, and multiple views.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create and configure Obsidian Base files (.base) to organize notes with base-wide filters, properties, and formulas
  • Build dashboards across your vault with views like table, cards, list, and map
  • Validate YAML frontmatter and test bases in Obsidian to ensure correct rendering and error handling

Quick Start

Create a new .base file in your vault, then define filters, formulas, and views to render Obsidian dashboards.

Frequently Asked Questions about obsidian-bases

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create database-like dashboards in Obsidian?▼

Obsidian dashboards are built by configuring .base files with YAML frontmatter. You define base-wide filters, properties, and formulas to render scalable views like tables, cards, lists, and maps across your notes.

Can I use YAML frontmatter to filter notes in Obsidian?▼

Yes, YAML frontmatter drives Obsidian Bases by validating configuration and defining filters. This frontmatter-driven approach organizes notes into configurable databases and allows embedding in Markdown.

What views can I build for Obsidian note databases?▼

Obsidian Bases support multiple views including table, cards, list, and map. These views render database-like dashboards across your vault based on your YAML frontmatter configuration.

Does Obsidian Bases support formulas in note views?▼

Obsidian Bases support formulas to compute properties within your note databases. Formulas are kept sandboxed to ensure safe calculation while configuring your .base files.

How do I validate YAML configuration for Obsidian Bases?▼

YAML frontmatter validation is built into Obsidian Bases configuration. You can test bases in Obsidian to ensure correct rendering and proper error handling for your dashboards.