obsidian-bases
obsidian-bases: Obsidian's Database Layer
Obsidian Bases (launched 2025) turns vault notes into queryable, dynamic views. Tables, cards, lists, maps. Defined in .base files. No plugin required; it is a core Obsidian feature.
Authoritative reference: If the kepano/obsidian-skills plugin is installed, prefer its canonical obsidian-bases skill. Otherwise, use the reference below. Official docs: https://help.obsidian.md/bases/syntax
File Format
.base files contain valid YAML. The root keys are filters, formulas, properties, summaries, and views.
# Global filters: apply to ALL views
filters:
and:
- file.hasTag("wiki")
- 'status != "archived"'
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