Does it work with standard Obsidian frontmatter?

Absolutely. It can query standard frontmatter properties, file metadata (like creation time), and computed formula values simultaneously.

What is an Obsidian Base file?

An Obsidian Base (.base) file is a YAML-formatted configuration that defines dynamic database-like views, allowing you to filter and display notes as tables, cards, or lists.

Can this skill handle complex calculations?

Yes, it supports a robust formula syntax for arithmetic, date manipulation, string formatting, and conditional logic using your note metadata.

What view types are supported?

The skill supports the configuration of Table, Cards, List, and Map views, including specific settings for sorting, grouping, and property display order.

Obsidian Bases Manager

Name: Obsidian Bases Manager
Author: ZhanlinCui

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Productivity & Workflow

Creates and manages Obsidian Bases files to build dynamic, database-like views for personal knowledge management.

The obsidian-bases skill enables Claude to architect sophisticated database-inspired views within Obsidian vaults using .base files. It provides comprehensive support for defining YAML schemas, complex filtering logic, custom formulas for computed properties, and multiple view types including tables, cards, and maps. This skill is essential for users looking to transform static Markdown notes into organized, queryable collections with automated summaries and metadata-driven layouts, bringing spreadsheet-like power to an Obsidian-based PKM system.

Key Features

01Support for advanced filtering logic using recursive and/or/not structures

0217 GitHub stars

03Implementation of custom formulas for arithmetic, date formatting, and conditional logic

04Configuration of multiple view types including Table, Cards, List, and Map

05Automated generation of .base configuration files with valid YAML schema

06Global property management and custom summary definitions for data analysis

Use Cases

01Setting up a visual gallery for a personal book or media library using Card views

02Creating a project dashboard that filters notes by status, priority, and due date

03Building a financial tracker within Obsidian using formulas to calculate totals and averages across notes

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add zhanlincui/ultimate-agent-skills-collection obsidian-bases

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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