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A skill your agent uses when the user wants to find notes by keyword or filename, or says "search", "find notes", or "look for".
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Install Search
$ npx skills add thoreinstein/gemini-obsidian --skill search -a claude-codeProject install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.
$ gh skill install thoreinstein/gemini-obsidian search --agent claude-codeProject scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/thoreinstein/gemini-obsidian.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/search .claude/skills/search && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.
Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/
Install the "search" agent skill from https://github.com/thoreinstein/gemini-obsidian/tree/main/skills/search into .claude/skills/search/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "search", then confirm the skill loads.Claude Code copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$skill-installer install https://github.com/thoreinstein/gemini-obsidian/tree/main/skills/searchType this inside Codex. $skill-installer <name> installs a curated skill from openai/skills. The installer writes to $CODEX_HOME/skills (default ~/.codex/skills). Restart Codex if the skill does not show up.
$ npx skills add thoreinstein/gemini-obsidian --skill search -a codexProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.codex/skills/.
$ gh skill install thoreinstein/gemini-obsidian search --agent codexProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/thoreinstein/gemini-obsidian.git skills-src && mkdir -p .agents/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/search .agents/skills/search && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.agents/skills/ instead of .agents/skills for a personal install.
Codex skills documentation · loads skills from .agents/skills/
Install the "search" agent skill from https://github.com/thoreinstein/gemini-obsidian/tree/main/skills/search into .agents/skills/search/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "search", then confirm the skill loads.Codex copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add thoreinstein/gemini-obsidian --skill search -a cursorProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.cursor/skills/.
$ gh skill install thoreinstein/gemini-obsidian search --agent cursorProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/thoreinstein/gemini-obsidian.git skills-src && mkdir -p .cursor/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/search .cursor/skills/search && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.cursor/skills/ instead of .cursor/skills for a personal install.
Cursor skills documentation · loads skills from .cursor/skills/, .agents/skills/, .claude/skills/, .codex/skills/
Install the "search" agent skill from https://github.com/thoreinstein/gemini-obsidian/tree/main/skills/search into .cursor/skills/search/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "search", then confirm the skill loads.Cursor copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gemini skills install https://github.com/thoreinstein/gemini-obsidian.git --path skills/search--scope user (default) or --scope workspace; --path is the subfolder of the repo that holds the skill; --consent skips the security confirmation prompt.
$ npx skills add thoreinstein/gemini-obsidian --skill search -a gemini-cliProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.gemini/skills/.
$ gh skill install thoreinstein/gemini-obsidian search --agent gemini-cliProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/thoreinstein/gemini-obsidian.git skills-src && mkdir -p .gemini/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/search .gemini/skills/search && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.gemini/skills/ instead of .gemini/skills for a personal install, then run /skills reload.
Gemini CLI skills documentation · loads skills from .gemini/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "search" agent skill from https://github.com/thoreinstein/gemini-obsidian/tree/main/skills/search into .gemini/skills/search/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "search", then confirm the skill loads.Gemini CLI copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gh skill install thoreinstein/gemini-obsidian searchInstalls for Copilot at project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Preview a skill first with gh skill preview. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ npx skills add thoreinstein/gemini-obsidian --skill search -a github-copilotProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.copilot/skills/.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/thoreinstein/gemini-obsidian.git skills-src && mkdir -p .github/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/search .github/skills/search && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.copilot/skills/ instead of .github/skills for a personal install. Commit .github/skills so cloud agent and code review can use it.
GitHub Copilot skills documentation · loads skills from .github/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "search" agent skill from https://github.com/thoreinstein/gemini-obsidian/tree/main/skills/search into .github/skills/search/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "search", then confirm the skill loads.GitHub Copilot copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add thoreinstein/gemini-obsidian --skill search -a opencodeOpenCode documents no install command of its own. Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.config/opencode/skills/.
$ gh skill install thoreinstein/gemini-obsidian search --agent opencodeProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/thoreinstein/gemini-obsidian.git skills-src && mkdir -p .opencode/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/search .opencode/skills/search && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.config/opencode/skills/ instead of .opencode/skills for a personal install.
OpenCode skills documentation · loads skills from .opencode/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "search" agent skill from https://github.com/thoreinstein/gemini-obsidian/tree/main/skills/search into .opencode/skills/search/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "search", then confirm the skill loads.OpenCode copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
Facts
- Skill name
search- GitHub stars
- 102
- Token cost
- ~163 tokens
- SKILL.md length
- 75 words
- Files
- 1
- Skills in repo
- 12
- Repo updated
- First seen
- Licence
- ISC
At a glance
A skill your agent uses when the user wants to find notes by keyword or filename, or says "search", "find notes", or "look for".
- Works in 3 steps: Call obsidian_search_notes with the… → Present matching files in a clear list → Ask if the user would like to read any…
- The user wants to find notes by keyword
- SKILL.md covers Workflow, Arguments and Tips
- Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md
What it does
Search is an agent skill from thoreinstein/gemini-obsidian. Use when the user wants to find notes by keyword or filename, or says "search", "find notes", or "look for".
Its SKILL.md is about 160 tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. It is a single SKILL.md file with no bundled scripts.
It works with Obsidian. The repository describes itself as: A Gemini CLI extension for interfacing with an Obsidian vault with local first RAG capabilities. The licence is ISC.
When your agent uses it
- The user wants to find notes by keyword
Example prompts
- “search”
- “find notes”
- “look for”
- “/search”
Workflow steps
3 steps, taken from the first numbered list in SKILL.md.
- Call obsidian_search_notes with the user's query
- Present matching files in a clear list
- Ask if the user would like to read any of the results
What it can do on your machine
Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 9156cba. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.
Tool permissions
Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.
From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.
Runs code
No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md.
From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.
Network
No URLs in SKILL.md.
From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.
Credentials
Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.
From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.
Context cost
Search loads about 163 tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 29 tokens; SKILL.md has 75 words of instructions outside code blocks.
Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.
Safety
Auto-check passed
The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.
Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.
SKILL.md
The full file from thoreinstein/gemini-obsidian at commit 9156cba, republished under its ISC licence (© thoreinstein). 75 words, ~163 tokens.
Download SKILL.mdSave it as
.claude/skills/search/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).- name
- search
- description
- Use when the user wants to find notes by keyword or filename, or says "search", "find notes", or "look for".
Search Vault
Search for notes by keyword or filename match.
Workflow
- Call
obsidian_search_noteswith the user's query - Present matching files in a clear list
- Ask if the user would like to read any of the results
Arguments
The search query follows the skill invocation. Example: /search cooking recipes
Tips
- This is a simple text match (keyword in filename or content)
- For semantic/meaning-based search, suggest
/researchinstead - Results are capped at 20 matches
© thoreinstein, ISC. Rendered from Markdown: HTML in the file is shown as text, images as links, and headings moved down two levels. Raw file
Files
Just SKILL.md in skills/search of thoreinstein/gemini-obsidian.
Open the folder on GitHubat commit 9156cba
Compare with similar skills
Search next to the 5 skills that share the most tags, products or categories with it. Stars are the repository's; “used in” counts other GitHub owners with a copy.
| Skill | Stars | Used in | Tokens | Auto-check | Licence | Repo updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Search this skillthoreinstein/gemini-obsidian | 102 | — | ~163 | Automated safety check: Pass | ISC | |
| Obsidian BasesAtmosphere/atmosphere | 3.8k | 22 repos | ~3.2k | Automated safety check: Pass | Apache-2.0 | |
| Knap Markdown Templateskepano/obsidian-skills | 49k | 2 repos | ~986 | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| JSON Canvasheyitsnoah/claudesidian | 2.6k | 18 repos | ~3.5k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Obsidian MarkdownAtmosphere/atmosphere | 3.8k | 20 repos | ~1.3k | Automated safety check: Pass | Apache-2.0 | |
| Bounded AutoresearchAgriciDaniel/claude-obsidian | 15k | 1 repos | ~1.6k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT |
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Questions about Search
What does Search do?
A skill your agent uses when the user wants to find notes by keyword or filename, or says "search", "find notes", or "look for". Search is an agent skill from thoreinstein/gemini-obsidian. Use when the user wants to find notes by keyword or filename, or says "search", "find notes", or "look for".
When should I use Search?
Search fits situations like: the user wants to find notes by keyword.
How do I install Search in Claude Code?
Run `npx skills add thoreinstein/gemini-obsidian --skill search -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/search in thoreinstein/gemini-obsidian) into .claude/skills/search in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.
How do I install Search in Codex?
Run `npx skills add thoreinstein/gemini-obsidian --skill search -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/search in thoreinstein/gemini-obsidian) into .agents/skills/search in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.
Can I use Search in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?
Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add thoreinstein/gemini-obsidian --skill search -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/search, .gemini/skills/search, .github/skills/search and .opencode/skills/search in your project.
What does Search need to run?
SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Search is instructions for the agent only.
Does Search access the network?
SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.
Is Search safe to install?
Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.
What licence does Search use?
Search is published under the ISC licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.
How many tokens does Search use?
About 163 tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 652 characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.
What are the alternatives to Search?
Skills that share tags, products or a category with Search: Obsidian Bases (Atmosphere/atmosphere, 3.8k stars), Knap Markdown Templates (kepano/obsidian-skills, 49k stars), JSON Canvas (heyitsnoah/claudesidian, 2.6k stars) and Obsidian Markdown (Atmosphere/atmosphere, 3.8k stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.
Who maintains Search?
thoreinstein (a GitHub user) maintains it in thoreinstein/gemini-obsidian, which has 102 GitHub stars. The repository holds 12 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on July 31, 2026.
Source: thoreinstein/gemini-obsidian on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.