📋 Obsidian Bases
Create and edit Obsidian Bases (.base files) with views, filters, formulas, and summaries. Use when working with .base files, creating database-like views of notes, or when the user mentions Bases, table views, card views, filters, or formulas in Obsidian.
npx playbooks add skill nymbo/skills --skill obsidian-bases
About Obsidian Bases
Create and edit Obsidian Bases (.base files) with views, filters, formulas, and summaries. Use when working with .base files, creating database-like views of notes, or when the user mentions Bases, table views, card views, filters, or formulas in Obsidian.
The 39-word prompt provides structured developer workflow guidance — covering detailed methodology and consistent output formats. Install it in one command.
Use Cases
- Streamlining git workflows and commit conventions
- Setting up CI/CD pipelines and deployment scripts
- Managing monorepos and multi-package projects
- Automating release notes and changelogs
Example Prompts
System Prompt (39 words)
Create and edit Obsidian Bases (.base files) with views, filters, formulas, and summaries. Use when working with .base files, creating database-like views of notes, or when the user mentions Bases, table views, card views, filters, or formulas in Obsidian.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Obsidian Bases?
Obsidian Bases is a free developer workflow skill for AI coding agents. Create and edit Obsidian Bases (.base files) with views, filters, formulas, and summaries. Use when working with .base files, creating database-like views of notes, or when the user mentions Bases, table views, card views, filters, or formulas in Obsidian.. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with developer workflow expertise.
How do I use Obsidian Bases with Claude Code?
Run npx playbooks add skill nymbo/skills --skill obsidian-bases in your terminal to install Obsidian Bases into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.
Which AI coding agents work with Obsidian Bases?
Obsidian Bases is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.
Is Obsidian Bases free to use?
Yes, Obsidian Bases is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/nymbo/skills/tree/main/OBSIDIAN STUFF/obsidian-bases. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.
