# Obsidian Dev

> Development patterns for Obsidian. Load when implementing features or following coding conventions.

- Skill: `davidvkimball/obsidian-dev` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 7 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add davidvkimball/obsidian-dev`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/davidvkimball/obsidian-dev/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: AI & ML, Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: davidvkimball (https://skillmd.com/u/davidvkimball)
- Updated: 2026-09-10
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/davidvkimball/obsidian-dev

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# Obsidian Development Skill

This skill provides patterns and rules for developing Obsidian plugins and themes.

## Purpose

To ensure consistent development across plugins and themes, proper code organization, and adherence to Obsidian's development patterns.

## When to Use

Load this skill when:
- Implementing new features
- Following coding conventions
- Debugging issues
- Managing project structure

## Core Rules

- Follow established patterns for your project type (plugin/theme)
- Use appropriate tools and conventions
- Test thoroughly across different environments
- Document important decisions and patterns

## Bundled Resources

- `references/agent-dos-donts.md`: Critical development guidelines
- `references/code-patterns.md`: Implementation patterns and examples
- `references/coding-conventions.md`: Code style and organization
- `references/commands-settings.md`: Command and settings patterns
- `references/common-tasks.md`: Frequently needed operations