Obsidian Formatting

Overview

Obsidian uses an enhanced markdown format with YAML frontmatter, wikilinks, and plugin-specific syntax like Dataview and Mapview. This skill provides knowledge for creating properly formatted Obsidian notes, particularly for location-based notes with geographic data.

When to Use This Skill

Load this skill when creating or formatting Obsidian notes, especially:

• Writing YAML frontmatter with proper syntax
• Using Dataview inline queries and code blocks
• Creating wikilinks for internal references
• Embedding images with Obsidian syntax
• Configuring Mapview plugin blocks for geographic visualization

Core Concepts

YAML Frontmatter