obsidian-ref
Centralized documentation for Obsidian API and UX best practices.
Install
mkdir -p .claude/skills/obsidian-ref && curl -L -o skill.zip "https://agentskills.codes/api/skills/download/9691" && unzip -o skill.zip -d .claude/skills/obsidian-ref && rm skill.zipInstalls to .claude/skills/obsidian-ref
Activation
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Technical references, manifest rules, file formats, and UX guidelines for Obsidian. Load when checking API details, manifest requirements, or UI/UX standards.Key capabilities
- →Manifest validation
- →API reference lookup
- →UI/UX standard application
- →File format specification
How it works
It provides authoritative documentation on Obsidian's API, manifest requirements, and UI conventions.
Inputs & outputs
When to use obsidian-ref
- →Check Obsidian API usage
- →Validate plugin manifest
- →Apply Obsidian UI standards
About this skill
Obsidian Reference Skill
This skill provides comprehensive technical references and standards for the Obsidian ecosystem.
Purpose
To provide a central source of truth for API usage, file formats, and design standards.
Scope
This skill covers:
manifest.jsonrequirements and validation- Obsidian API details and documentation
- Obsidian-specific file formats (Markdown, Properties, Canvas)
- UI text conventions and UX patterns
- Mobile and platform compatibility
Core Rules
- API Authority: The
obsidian.d.tsfile in the reference materials is the authoritative source for API details. - Terminology Consistency: Follow the "properties" and "Markdown" naming conventions strictly.
- Mobile First: Consider mobile compatibility for all UI and file-handling features.
Bundled Resources
references/manifest.md: Detailed rules formanifest.json.references/obsidian-file-formats.md: Specifications for Markdown, Properties, and Canvas.references/ux-copy.md: UI text conventions and UX best practices.references/references.md: External links and primary source locations.references/mobile.md: Considerations for mobile compatibility.references/performance.md: Best practices for performance.
When not to use it
- →Non-Obsidian development
- →General markdown editing
Limitations
- →Limited to Obsidian ecosystem
- →Requires adherence to API authority
How it compares
It acts as a central source of truth for Obsidian-specific development standards.
Compared to similar skills
obsidian-ref side by side with the closest alternatives in the catalog.
| Skill | Installs | Updated | Safety | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| obsidian-ref (this skill) | 0 | 3mo | No flags | Beginner |
| meeting-minutes | 41 | 6mo | No flags | Beginner |
| internal-comms | 8 | 3mo | No flags | Beginner |
| obsidian-markdown | 9 | 7mo | No flags | Beginner |
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