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wiki-init

Scaffolds a new wiki-master vault with folders, schema, templates, and catalog.

Updated Jul 16, 2026
Search Tags:#scaffolding#knowledge base#obsidian#setup#vault#initialization#wiki
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ehartye/wiki-master --skill wiki-init-ehartye
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: wiki-init
Source: https://github.com/ehartye/wiki-master/tree/main/skills/wiki-init
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ehartye/wiki-master --skill wiki-init-ehartye

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Setting up a new Obsidian-based wiki vault requires creating the correct folder structure, schema, templates, and catalog files by hand, which is error-prone and inconsistent. This Skill automates the one-time initialization so the vault starts in a known-good state. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Vault Scaffolding: Runs the bundled init script to create the expected folders, schema, templates, and catalog in a fresh vault root. - Post-Init Verification: Runs the health script to confirm all required files exist without needing the Obsidian app running. - Guided App Setup: Relays the one-time Obsidian steps, including opening the folder as a vault, verifying CLI access, and importing the Web Clipper template. - Use Case: After installing the wiki-master plugin, ask the agent to initialize a new vault; it scaffolds the structure, verifies it with a health check, and walks you through connecting Obsidian. ## Quick Start Initialize a new wiki vault in this folder and verify the scaffolded structure.

Frequently Asked Questions about wiki-init

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I initialize a new wiki-master vault?▼

Ask the agent to initialize the vault; it opens an operation, runs the bundled init.mjs script with Node.js to scaffold folders, schema, templates, and catalog, then verifies the result with the health script.

How do I verify a wiki vault was set up correctly?▼

Run the health.mjs script with Node.js after initialization. It checks that all expected files and folders exist without requiring the Obsidian app to be running.

Does wiki-init work on an existing Obsidian vault?▼

No, wiki-init is only for scaffolding a new vault root. Health checks and repair of existing vaults belong to the wiki-health skill, and it is not a migration workflow.

What setup is required after vault initialization?▼

Open the folder as a vault in Obsidian, verify CLI access with the obsidian.mjs vaults command, and import the Web Clipper template. App registration is reported separately from filesystem initialization.

Why does the health check not confirm Obsidian CLI access?▼

The health script only validates files on disk and does not contact the running Obsidian app. CLI connectivity must be verified separately using the obsidian.mjs vaults command.

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