claudesidian
Claudesidian is a collection of agent skills designed to transform Obsidian vaults into AI-powered knowledge management systems using Claude Code and compatible AI assistants. The package includes over a dozen pre-configured skills for thinking partnership, research assistance, inbox processing, daily reviews, and code workflows that auto-activate based on natural language descriptions. Built around the PARA organizational method, it provides structured commands for capturing, organizing, and synthesizing knowledge while maintaining version control and optional integrations with Gemini Vision for document analysis and Firecrawl for web research.
Key Features
Use Cases
- 01Building a personal knowledge base with AI-assisted thinking and exploration rather than just content generation
- 02Processing daily captures from inbox into organized project and resource notes with structured reflection workflows
- 03Conducting deep research by having AI search existing notes, identify connections, and synthesize findings across topics
- 04Reviewing code changes with pragmatic principles (YAGNI/KISS) and opening pull requests directly from conversation
- 05Analyzing screenshots, PDFs, and scanned documents using Gemini Vision without manual description
- 06Archiving web research as full-text markdown for permanent searchable reference beyond context window limits
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claudesidian — FAQ
What is Claudesidian and what does it do?+
Claudesidian is a pre-configured Obsidian vault structure with agent skills that integrate with Claude Code and compatible AI assistants. It enables AI-powered knowledge management using the PARA organizational method, with skills for thinking partnership, research, daily reviews, and workflow automation.
How do I install and set up Claudesidian?+
Clone the repository with git clone, navigate to the folder, start Claude Code, and run the /init-bootstrap command to launch the interactive setup wizard. The wizard installs dependencies, optionally imports existing vaults, configures personalization, and sets up folder structure and Git integration.
Which AI clients and editors work with Claudesidian skills?+
The skills work with Claude Code, OpenCode, Codex, Cursor, and Pi. Skills are stored in .agents/skills/ with symlinks in .claude/skills/ and .pi/skills/ to ensure compatibility across different AI assistants.
Do I need API keys to use Claudesidian?+
The core skills work without API keys. Optional features require a free Google Gemini API key (for image/PDF analysis) from ai.google.dev and a Firecrawl API key (for web scraping, 300 free credits) from firecrawl.dev.
Is Claudesidian free and open source?+
Yes, Claudesidian is released under the MIT license and completely free to use. The repository welcomes community contributions for new skills, commands, workflow templates, and documentation improvements.
How do I update Claudesidian when new features are released?+
Run the /upgrade skill command in Claude Code to interactively merge updates. The upgrade system creates timestamped backups, shows file-by-file diffs for review, preserves personal content and customizations, and only updates system files like commands and agents.
How do I install claudesidian?+
Open the source repository on GitHub and follow its README. claudesidian is a skill — MCP Agents Market links you directly to the official repo.
Is claudesidian free?+
claudesidian is an open-source project hosted on GitHub. Check the repository for its license and any usage requirements.