# Obsidian Ref

> Technical references, manifest rules, file formats, and UX guidelines for Obsidian. Load when checking API details, manifest requirements, or UI/UX standards.

- Skill: `rudironsoni/obsidian-ref` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 9 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add rudironsoni/obsidian-ref`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/rudironsoni/obsidian-ref/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: AI & ML
- Author: rudironsoni (https://skillmd.com/u/rudironsoni)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/rudironsoni/obsidian-ref

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# Obsidian Reference Skill

This skill provides comprehensive technical references and standards for the Obsidian ecosystem.

## Purpose

To provide a central source of truth for API usage, file formats, and design standards.

## Scope

This skill covers:

- `manifest.json` requirements and validation
- Obsidian API details and documentation
- Obsidian-specific file formats (Markdown, Properties, Canvas)
- UI text conventions and UX patterns
- Mobile and platform compatibility

## Core Rules

- **API Authority**: The `obsidian.d.ts` file in the reference materials is the authoritative source for API details.
- **Terminology Consistency**: Follow the "properties" and "Markdown" naming conventions strictly.
- **Mobile First**: Consider mobile compatibility for all UI and file-handling features.

## Bundled Resources

- `references/manifest.md`: Detailed rules for `manifest.json`.
- `references/obsidian-file-formats.md`: Specifications for Markdown, Properties, and Canvas.
- `references/ux-copy.md`: UI text conventions and UX best practices.
- `references/references.md`: External links and primary source locations.
- `references/mobile.md`: Considerations for mobile compatibility.
- `references/performance.md`: Best practices for performance.