obsidian-bases: a Claude Code skill by Steph Ango
For Obsidian users who want Claude to write .base files that show notes as tables, cards or maps. Skip it if you do not use Obsidian or its Bases feature.
- Score
- 74of 100
- Rank
- #127of 239
- Installs
- 82.5Kon skills.sh
- Security
- Clear 5 scanners
- Updated
- 2026
- Context
- ~67tokens always
Install
npx skills add https://github.com/kepano/obsidian-skills --skill obsidian-bases
Run it in your terminal. View the source
Using the Claude app rather than Claude Code? You can add a skill there too. How to add it in the app
What does obsidian-bases do?
obsidian-bases is a Claude skill that writes and fixes Obsidian Bases, the YAML .base files that show notes as database views. Claude creates the file, sets filters by tag, folder, property or date, adds optional formulas, and defines table, cards, list or map views with the properties to show. It covers note, file and formula properties, functions like date(), now() and if(), summaries such as Average or Unique, and embedding with ![[MyBase.base]]. It warns about traps like YAML quoting and date math that returns a Duration rather than a number. Worked examples include a task tracker, a reading list and a daily notes index.
When should you use obsidian-bases?
Use it when
- Building a task tracker view from tagged notes
- Fixing a base that shows a YAML error
- Adding computed columns such as days until due
Skip it when
- You do not use Obsidian
- You only keep plain Markdown notes with no properties
What it needs and what it can touch
You need
- Obsidian with the Bases feature
- The Maps community plugin for map views
What it can do
- Creates and edits .base files in your vault
From reading its instructions, not from running it.
Why it scores 74
Strongest on quality (100 of 100), weakest on adoption (63).
Is obsidian-bases safe to install?
Every scanner that checked it passed it. Scanners often miss what other scanners catch, and a skill can change after a scan. Read its source before you install it.
| Scanner | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Passed | Nov 11, 2026 |
| Socket | Passed | Nov 11, 2026 |
| Snyk | Low risk | Nov 11, 2026 |
| Runlayer | Passed | Feb 28, 2026 |
| ZeroLeaks | Passed | Apr 16, 2026 |
Details
- Installs
- 82,477
- Repository stars
- 51,597
- Last repository change
- Tokens always loaded
- about 67
- Tokens when used
- about 3,176
- License
- MIT
- Data confidence
- High
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