wiki-setup

Initialize an Obsidian wiki vault with directory structure, config files, and environment settings.

Updated Aug 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/phm-aguiar/test_documentacao --skill wiki-setup-phm-aguiar
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: wiki-setup
Source: https://github.com/phm-aguiar/test_documentacao/tree/main/.claude/skills/wiki-setup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/phm-aguiar/test_documentacao --skill wiki-setup-phm-aguiar

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Setting up a personal knowledge wiki in Obsidian requires creating the right folder structure, index and log files, environment configuration, and Obsidian settings by hand, which is error-prone and tedious to repeat or repair. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Vault Initialization: Creates the full directory tree (concepts, entities, skills, references, synthesis, journal, projects, _archives, _raw, _staging) plus special files like index.md, log.md, and hot.md. - Environment Configuration: Builds a .env file covering vault path, source directories, Claude history path, QMD semantic search settings, token warning thresholds, and staged-write mode. - Obsidian Setup & Verification: Writes .obsidian config files, recommends community plugins, runs a setup checklist, and optionally installs a Stop hook for automatic session-end capture. - Use Case: You want a personal knowledge base fed by your documents and Claude sessions. Run this once to scaffold the vault, then use companion commands like /wiki-ingest and /wiki-status to populate and monitor it. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to set up a new Obsidian wiki vault and answer the prompts for vault location and source directories.

Frequently Asked Questions about wiki-setup

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I set up an Obsidian vault for a personal wiki?▼

Run the wiki-setup skill, which creates the vault directory structure, index.md, log.md, hot.md, and .obsidian config files. You then open the folder in Obsidian via File → Open Vault and start adding content with wiki-ingest.

How to configure environment variables for an Obsidian wiki vault?▼

The setup creates a .env file from .env.example and prompts for OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH, OBSIDIAN_SOURCES_DIR, CLAUDE_HISTORY_PATH, and optional QMD settings. Defaults are provided, such as ~/Documents/obsidian-wiki-vault for the vault path.

Does the Obsidian wiki setup support semantic search?▼

Yes, semantic search is supported through optional QMD integration. Set QMD_WIKI_COLLECTION and QMD_TRANSPORT in .env, choosing MCP transport or the local qmd CLI; without QMD, the wiki-query and wiki-ingest skills fall back to Grep.

What are staged writes in an Obsidian wiki workflow?▼

Staged writes route all new or updated LLM-written pages into a _staging/ folder instead of their final location. Enable it by setting WIKI_STAGED_WRITES=true, then review and promote pages with /wiki-stage-commit, which suits team or high-stakes wikis.

Can I auto-capture session notes into my Obsidian wiki?▼

Yes, the setup can optionally install a Stop hook in ~/.claude/settings.json that detects meaningful session activity and prompts /wiki-capture --quick before the session closes. You can disable it per session with HIVEMIND_CAPTURE=false.