Will this skill modify my existing file metadata?

Yes, it proposes enriched frontmatter including tags, topics, and types, but it only applies these changes after you review and approve the suggestion.

How does the Vault Process skill decide where to move a note?

The skill analyzes the note's content for specific indicators: items with deadlines go to Projects, ongoing responsibilities to Areas, and general reference material to Resources.

Is this skill compatible with Obsidian or Logseq?

Absolutely. It is designed for any Markdown-based vault that utilizes standard folder structures and YAML frontmatter for organization.

Can I prevent certain notes from being moved?

Yes, the processing flow includes a confirmation step where you can choose to move, leave in the inbox, or delete specific items.

Vault Inbox Organizer

Name: Vault Inbox Organizer
Author: xavierchoi

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Productivity & Workflow

Automates the classification and organization of fleeting notes into structured project, area, or resource folders.

The Vault Process skill streamlines digital knowledge management by automatically reviewing and triaging items from a central inbox. Based on the content's context, it suggests appropriate destinations following organizational frameworks like P.A.R.A., enriches notes with standardized YAML frontmatter, and handles file migrations with user oversight. This skill is essential for maintaining a clean, searchable digital garden or Zettelkasten without the manual burden of sorting individual files.

Key Features

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02Automatic internal link maintenance and processing reports

03Dynamic YAML frontmatter enrichment and tag generation

04Automated scanning and summarization of inbox items

05Context-aware destination logic for Projects, Areas, and Resources

06Interactive confirmation workflow before moving or updating files

Use Cases

01Standardizing metadata across diverse documentation sets

02Converting 'fleeting notes' into permanent knowledge base entries

03Cleaning up and categorizing a cluttered Obsidian or Markdown vault

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add xavierchoi/xavierchoi_skills vault-process

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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