Can I filter notes by tags or folders?

Yes, the skill can implement filters using functions like file.hasTag() and file.inFolder() to precisely target which notes appear in your views.

Can this skill help with complex date calculations?

Yes, it supports the full Obsidian Bases formula syntax, including subtracting dates to return Durations and calculating days until deadlines.

How does it handle note metadata?

It can access three types of properties: standard note frontmatter, file metadata (like file.ctime or file.size), and custom computed formula properties.

Which view types are supported?

The skill can configure and edit table, cards, list, and map views, complete with specific limit, groupBy, and order settings for each.

What is an Obsidian Base file?

An Obsidian Base (.base) is a YAML-based file used to create dynamic, database-like views of notes within an Obsidian vault, similar to Notion databases but stored locally.

Obsidian Bases Manager

Name: Obsidian Bases Manager
Author: duanbiao2000

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Content Management

Manages and configures Obsidian Bases (.base files) to create dynamic, database-like views of notes with custom filters and formulas.

The Obsidian Bases skill enables Claude to architect and maintain .base files, transforming static Markdown notes into dynamic, interactive databases within an Obsidian vault. It provides full support for the YAML-based schema, allowing users to define multi-view layouts—including tables, cards, lists, and maps—with sophisticated filtering and sorting logic. By leveraging a built-in formula engine for date arithmetic, string manipulation, and metadata extraction, this skill helps users automate vault organization and visualize complex data relationships without manual upkeep.

Key Features

01Implement complex filtering using nested AND/OR/NOT logic

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03Create and edit YAML-based .base files for dynamic Obsidian views

04Define calculated properties using a robust formula engine

05Configure table, card, list, and map layouts with custom property ordering

06Generate automated summaries and group results by file metadata

Use Cases

01Building a project management dashboard in Obsidian with status tracking and priority filters

02Designing a vault-wide task overview that aggregates notes across multiple folders

03Creating an automated book library that calculates reading progress from file properties

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add duanbiao2000/obsidiandoc26 obsidian-bases

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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