obsidian-daily-summary

Aggregate linked meetings and notes into an Obsidian daily summary.

Updated Jan 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ketronkowski/skills --skill obsidian-daily-summary
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: obsidian-daily-summary
Source: https://github.com/ketronkowski/skills/tree/main/obsidian-daily-summary
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ketronkowski/skills --skill obsidian-daily-summary

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Obsidian daily notes often require time-consuming manual summarization of meetings, notes, and conversations. This skill automates the process by generating a concise daily summary for the day, helping you review outcomes quickly.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automatic Daily Summary: Generates a structured summary for a given date by aggregating linked meetings, notes, and conversations.
  • Placement & Format: Inserts or updates a ## Daily Summary section in the daily note, aligning with the existing daily note structure.
  • Flexible Targeting: Works with dates implied by the daily note filename or explicit user date specification.
  • Review & Refinement: Produces content suitable for quick scoping by teams or personal reflection.

Quick Start

Use the Obsidian Daily Summary Generator to create a daily summary for a specific day. Steps:

  1. Open the target daily note (YYYY-MM-DD.md).
  2. Ensure the daily note contains sections for meetings and notes.
  3. Run the generator to aggregate linked content and insert a new ## Daily Summary section.

Frequently Asked Questions about obsidian-daily-summary

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate daily summaries from Obsidian notes automatically?▼

To generate daily summaries from Obsidian notes, open your target daily note (YYYY-MM-DD.md), ensure it contains sections for meetings and notes, and run the generator to aggregate linked content into a new Daily Summary section.

Can I aggregate meetings and conversations into an Obsidian daily note?▼

Yes, you can aggregate meetings and conversations into an Obsidian daily note by using Dataview-like queries to fetch linked content from /Meetings/ and /Notes/ folders, consolidating the information for a specified date.

Does the daily summary generator require the Dataview plugin to work?▼

The daily summary generator uses Dataview-like queries to fetch linked content from /Meetings/ and /Notes/ directories, but the metadata does not list Dataview as a strict dependency, suggesting it mimics the functionality independently.

What is the best way to summarize linked notes for a specific date in Obsidian?▼

The best way to summarize linked notes for a specific date in Obsidian is to use a generator that applies Dataview-like queries to aggregate content, inserting or updating a structured Daily Summary section directly in your daily note.

How does the daily summary handle dates implied by the daily note filename?▼

The daily summary handles dates by targeting the date implied by the daily note filename (YYYY-MM-DD.md) or by accepting an explicit user date specification to fetch and consolidate the correct linked content.

Will the daily summary update an existing summary section in place?▼

Yes, the daily summary updates the daily note in place by inserting or updating the Daily Summary section, aligning with your existing daily note structure without creating duplicate entries.