What is Obsidian Flavored Markdown?

It is an extension of CommonMark and GitHub Flavored Markdown that adds specific features like wikilinks, callouts, and properties used by the Obsidian note-taking application.

How does Claude handle note metadata with this skill?

Claude uses YAML frontmatter (Properties) at the start of files to manage tags, aliases, and custom metadata fields according to Obsidian's standardized property system.

Can Claude create links between my notes using this skill?

Yes, this skill enables Claude to use the [[Note Name]] wikilink syntax, as well as specific block and heading links, to connect information throughout your vault.

Does this skill support Mermaid diagrams and LaTeX?

Yes, it provides the necessary syntax patterns for Claude to generate visual diagrams and mathematical formulas that render correctly in Obsidian.

Obsidian Flavored Markdown

Name: Obsidian Flavored Markdown
Author: kepano

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Content Management

Generates and edits content using Obsidian-specific syntax including wikilinks, callouts, Mermaid diagrams, and YAML properties.

About

The obsidian-markdown skill equips Claude with the precise syntax required to work effectively within Obsidian vaults. It enables the creation of complex notes featuring wikilinks for internal navigation, visual callouts for emphasis, block identifiers for granular linking, and YAML frontmatter for structured data management. This skill is essential for users maintaining personal knowledge bases or project documentation, ensuring that AI-generated content is fully compatible with Obsidian's unique rendering features like LaTeX math, embedded files, and task lists.

Key Features

Enhanced formatting for task lists, highlights, and file embeds
Full support for wikilinks, including heading and block-level anchors
Structured metadata management via YAML frontmatter properties
6,574 GitHub stars
Rich callout support with foldable states and custom icons
Seamless integration of Mermaid diagrams and LaTeX math blocks

Use Cases

Converting plain text or standard Markdown files into structured Obsidian notes with rich metadata
Drafting technical documentation that requires diagrams, math formulas, and cross-linked references
Automating the generation of daily notes, meeting logs, and project summaries in an Obsidian vault

About

Key Features

Enhanced formatting for task lists, highlights, and file embeds
Full support for wikilinks, including heading and block-level anchors
Structured metadata management via YAML frontmatter properties
6,574 GitHub stars
Rich callout support with foldable states and custom icons
Seamless integration of Mermaid diagrams and LaTeX math blocks

Use Cases

Converting plain text or standard Markdown files into structured Obsidian notes with rich metadata
Drafting technical documentation that requires diagrams, math formulas, and cross-linked references
Automating the generation of daily notes, meeting logs, and project summaries in an Obsidian vault