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name: obsidian
description: Work with Obsidian vaults (plain Markdown notes) and automate via obsidian-cli.
homepage: https://help.obsidian.md
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# Obsidian
Obsidian vault = a normal folder on disk.
Vault structure (typical)
- Notes: `*.md` (plain text Markdown; edit with any editor)
- Config: `.obsidian/` (workspace + plugin settings; usually dont touch from scripts)
- Canvases: `*.canvas` (JSON)
- Attachments: whatever folder you chose in Obsidian settings (images/PDFs/etc.)
## Find the active vault(s)
Obsidian desktop tracks vaults here (source of truth):
- `~/Library/Application Support/obsidian/obsidian.json`
`obsidian-cli` resolves vaults from that file; vault name is typically the **folder name** (path suffix).
Fast “what vault is active / where are the notes?”
- If youve already set a default: `obsidian-cli print-default --path-only`
- Otherwise, read `~/Library/Application Support/obsidian/obsidian.json` and use the vault entry with `"open": true`.
Notes
- Multiple vaults common (iCloud vs `~/Documents`, work/personal, etc.). Dont guess; read config.
- Avoid writing hardcoded vault paths into scripts; prefer reading the config or using `print-default`.
## obsidian-cli quick start
Pick a default vault (once):
- `obsidian-cli set-default "<vault-folder-name>"`
- `obsidian-cli print-default` / `obsidian-cli print-default --path-only`
Search
- `obsidian-cli search "query"` (note names)
- `obsidian-cli search-content "query"` (inside notes; shows snippets + lines)
Create
- `obsidian-cli create "Folder/New note" --content "..." --open`
- Requires Obsidian URI handler (`obsidian://…`) working (Obsidian installed).
- Avoid creating notes under “hidden” dot-folders (e.g. `.something/...`) via URI; Obsidian may refuse.
Move/rename (safe refactor)
- `obsidian-cli move "old/path/note" "new/path/note"`
- Updates `[[wikilinks]]` and common Markdown links across the vault (this is the main win vs `mv`).
Delete
- `obsidian-cli delete "path/note"`
Prefer direct edits when appropriate: open the `.md` file and change it; Obsidian will pick it up.