recipe-formatter

Convert dish names or recipe descriptions into structured Obsidian notes.

1|Updated Mar 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/minfengyuan/harness-knowledge-base --skill recipe-formatter
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: recipe-formatter
Source: https://github.com/minfengyuan/harness-knowledge-base/tree/main/skills/recipe-formatter
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/minfengyuan/harness-knowledge-base --skill recipe-formatter

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Converts a user-provided dish name or recipe description into a clean, structured Obsidian note with consistent frontmatter and tags, saving time on formatting and organization.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Frontmatter-driven metadata and Obsidian-style links for easy navigation
  • Automatic categorization and tagging based on cooking method and dish type using a reference taxonomy
  • One-shot note creation via Obsidian CLI, with a ready-to-save template

Quick Start

Provide a dish name or recipe text and I will format it into a structured Obsidian note with tags.

Frequently Asked Questions about recipe-formatter

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I format recipes into structured Obsidian notes with frontmatter?▼

To format recipes into structured Obsidian notes, provide a dish name or recipe text to generate a clean note with consistent frontmatter, automatic tags, and category assignment. This creates a ready-to-save template for your culinary knowledge management.

What is the best way to organize recipe markdown files using frontmatter and tagging?▼

Organizing recipe markdown files is best handled by applying a reference taxonomy for automatic categorization and tagging based on cooking method and dish type. This ensures consistent frontmatter metadata and Obsidian-style links for easy navigation.

Can I generate Obsidian frontmatter from just a dish name?▼

Yes, you can generate Obsidian frontmatter from just a single dish name. The formatting process transforms minimal input into a fully structured note by automatically inferring the appropriate tags, categories, and metadata fields.

Does the recipe categorization process work with full recipe descriptions?▼

Yes, the recipe categorization process works with full recipe descriptions. It handles inputs ranging from a single dish name to complete recipe text, applying consistent frontmatter and automatic tag generation for your meal planning workflows.

Do I need the Obsidian CLI to save formatted recipe notes?▼

You do not strictly need the Obsidian CLI to use the formatted recipe notes, but it enables one-shot note creation. The Skill outputs a ready-to-save template that can be manually copied into your markdown vault.