onboarding

Configure an Obsidian vault with folder structure and user profile creation.

14|1|Updated Jun 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/galeka/GAIA-Obsidian-Vault --skill onboarding-galeka
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: onboarding
Source: https://github.com/galeka/GAIA-Obsidian-Vault/tree/main/tests/regression/snapshot/.claude/skills/onboarding
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/galeka/GAIA-Obsidian-Vault --skill onboarding-galeka

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the setup and personalization of your Obsidian vault, ensuring a tailored and efficient knowledge management system.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Personalized Vault Setup: Guided conversation to define preferences, life areas, and integrations.
  • Vault Structure Creation: Automated folder and file creation based on user responses.
  • Integration Support: Handles integrations with email and calendar services.
  • User Profiling: Generates a user profile for future agent interactions.
  • Use Case: New users can easily start using their Obsidian vault with a tailored structure and set of features.

Quick Start

Begin the onboarding process by saying, "Initialize the vault."

Frequently Asked Questions about onboarding

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I set up an Obsidian vault with a custom folder structure?▼

To set up an Obsidian vault, this onboarding process uses a guided conversation to define your preferences and life areas, then automatically generates the customized folder and file structure using Bash scripts.

Can I configure email and calendar integrations during Obsidian vault setup?▼

Yes, vault setup handles integration settings for email and calendar services. The onboarding process configures these external integrations using YAML frontmatter to connect your knowledge management system.

What is vault-map.md used for in Obsidian knowledge management?▼

The vault-map.md file is used for path resolution during vault setup. It allows the onboarding system to correctly locate and manage your Obsidian vault paths when creating folders and configuration files.

Do I need to manually create folders before initializing my Obsidian vault?▼

No, manual folder creation is not needed before initializing your vault. The onboarding process automates folder and file creation based on your responses to a guided conversation about your preferences and life areas.

How does user profiling work when customizing an Obsidian vault?▼

User profiling generates a personalized profile during vault setup by capturing your preferences and life areas. This profile is created to inform and improve future agent interactions within your knowledge management system.