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A 5-step recipe for turning any repeatable process into a reusable AI agent skill. Do, Codify, Run, Iterate, Skillify. The first four come from Evelyn Chapman. The fifth is what turns a process note into actual automation.
After 4 years of building, Obsidian Starter Kit v4 is out and it's fully AI-enabled. Receptionist routing, dozens of specialized agents, hundreds of AI skills, LLM Wikis, the new Graph Explorer plugin, and an identity system that teaches AI who you are.
The standard 'keep AI away from your vault' advice solves the wrong problem. AI doesn't belong outside your knowledge base; it belongs inside, in charge of the plumbing while you stay in charge of the thinking. Here's the mindset and the structure that make that work.
A 15-minute setup that wires Claude Code to GitHub Copilot's backend through a local LiteLLM proxy. No Anthropic plan needed.
Obsidian Starter Kit v4 is out. Hundreds of AI skills, dozens of agents, persistent memory, LLM Wikis, a CLI, an MCP server, and a brand-new plugin that powers it all.
Heavy specialized AI agents are an anti-pattern. Fewer agents with deep skill libraries beat them on every axis that matters: cognitive load, flexibility, context budget, determinism, and maintenance
After 4 years of building, Obsidian Starter Kit v4 is out and it's fully AI-enabled. Receptionist routing, dozens of specialized agents, hundreds of AI skills, LLM Wikis, the new Graph Explorer plugin, and an identity system that teaches AI who you are.
The standard 'keep AI away from your vault' advice solves the wrong problem. AI doesn't belong outside your knowledge base; it belongs inside, in charge of the plumbing while you stay in charge of the thinking. Here's the mindset and the structure that make that work.
Obsidian Starter Kit v4 is out. Hundreds of AI skills, dozens of agents, persistent memory, LLM Wikis, a CLI, an MCP server, and a brand-new plugin that powers it all.
The Obsidian Starter Kit v4 is coming. AI handles the plumbing; you do the thinking. Full AI-enabled Knowledge Management with hundreds of skills, dozens of agents, a CLI, an MCP server, and more. Lock in the current price before it goes up.
I read books on paper, take handwritten notes, and turn them into connected atomic notes and AI skills. Here's the full pipeline, and the thinking behind each step.
What do ant colonies, Wikipedia, and your personal knowledge graph have in common? More than you'd expect. Your notes are a collective intelligence system — and when you compose them as context for AI, they become something far more powerful.
After 4 years of building, Obsidian Starter Kit v4 is out and it's fully AI-enabled. Receptionist routing, dozens of specialized agents, hundreds of AI skills, LLM Wikis, the new Graph Explorer plugin, and an identity system that teaches AI who you are.
Four weeks of intense shipping; OSK v4 went live on May 15th as a fully AI-native release. Eight new AI agents, a complete tutorial library, the Book Exporter plugin, five articles published, a new YouTube video on AI context management, the Obsidian Community site launch, sales records,…
The standard 'keep AI away from your vault' advice solves the wrong problem. AI doesn't belong outside your knowledge base; it belongs inside, in charge of the plumbing while you stay in charge of the thinking. Here's the mindset and the structure that make that work.
Obsidian Starter Kit v4 is out. Hundreds of AI skills, dozens of agents, persistent memory, LLM Wikis, a CLI, an MCP server, and a brand-new plugin that powers it all.
Book Exporter turns a structured Obsidian note tree into a real book; one manifest note, one command, EPUB and PDF out the other side via Pandoc.
Three weeks of shipping: 3 open-source AI Skills (Garmin, arXiv, Scholar); two new Obsidian plugins (Hidden Folders, Graph Explorer); the OSK v4 runway; a News Flash page on my blog; updated Knowii pricing; and the Kimi K2.6 + Qwen + Gemma 4 local AI wave.
We're using AI backwards. Instead of invoking AI, AI should invoke us for approval. Welcome to Agentic Knowledge Management.
Stop drowning in information. Master these 10 proven knowledge management methods and methodologies to transform scattered thoughts into organized, actionable knowledge.
Knowledge Management isn't just more work—it's a practice that can 10-100x your focus, output, and understanding. Discover what you're missing.
A deep dive into the technical implementation and analysis of my Personal Knowledge Management system containing 8,000 notes and 64,000 links, exploring its architecture, key principles, automation and impact.
Learn how to choose the right Personal Knowledge Management tools without getting lost in endless options and features. A practical guide focused on what really matters.
Transform your note-taking workflow by using daily notes as your primary capture system. Learn how to maintain focus, save time, and create better connections between your ideas
I read books on paper, take handwritten notes, and turn them into connected atomic notes and AI skills. Here's the full pipeline, and the thinking behind each step.
What do ant colonies, Wikipedia, and your personal knowledge graph have in common? More than you'd expect. Your notes are a collective intelligence system — and when you compose them as context for AI, they become something far more powerful.
When AI gets its claws into everything - dpMaster evolved from tool to operational partner, Obsidian CLI REST MCP bridges vault and AI, complete CRM built inside Obsidian, and Time Machine plugin for note version control.
Giving your AI agent access to your browser is like handing over your keys. Here's how to do it without losing everything.
Running AI agents on your own infrastructure is powerful. And dangerous if done wrong. Here's how to do it right.
Why you need one system to become a top notch creator
I just published a new YouTube video showing how I manage ALL my tasks inside Obsidian using the TaskNotes plugin. No separate app. No context switching. Everything connected.
Capturing and leveraging the data that matters shouldn't be that hard! Introducting the Life Tracker plugin for Obsidian
Discover why your endless tool customization is actually procrastination in disguise, and how to break free from the tweaking trap.
Discover why Obsidian isn't just another note-taking app, but a complete system for managing your knowledge, tasks, projects, and digital life.
Discover how perfectionism hinders progress and learn practical strategies to overcome the fear of imperfection, boost productivity, and achieve your goals without getting stuck in the pursuit of flawlessness
Discover how your daily habits and routines shape your identity, success, and overall life outcomes.
I read books on paper, take handwritten notes, and turn them into connected atomic notes and AI skills. Here's the full pipeline, and the thinking behind each step.
Most people build knowledge systems for today. Smart people build them for decades. Here's why that choice matters more than you think, and how to make the right decisions
Discover why reading multiple books in parallel isn't cheating. It's the "secret" to deeper understanding, better retention, and falling in love with reading again.
Stop drowning in information. Master these 10 proven knowledge management methods and methodologies to transform scattered thoughts into organized, actionable knowledge.
Unlock your business potential with cutting-edge knowledge management strategies for enhanced productivity and decision-making
Here's why you should read multiple books at once.
Capturing and leveraging the data that matters shouldn't be that hard! Introducting the Life Tracker plugin for Obsidian
Discover how your daily habits and routines shape your identity, success, and overall life outcomes.
You need a place for deep thinking, a personal "sanctuary". A Fourth place. Here's why.
Unlocking Mental Clarity and Peak Productivity by Mastering the Art of Closing Open Loops
Writing is an essential skill to develop if you want to reach “the next level” in your Knowledge Work career. Here's why.
Clarity is not only about values, but also about knowing what your goals are. In this article, I want to explore the reasons why setting and pursuing goals is essential for personal and professional success.
Discover how I organize my work as a solo founder using systems that boost productivity, focus, maintain balance, and help me achieve mental clarity and consistent progress.
You need a place for deep thinking, a personal "sanctuary". A Fourth place. Here's why.
Unlocking Mental Clarity and Peak Productivity by Mastering the Art of Closing Open Loops
No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health. Here's why.
One goal per day is all you need. Transform your productivity, and focus.
Meeting with yourself can profoundly impact your wellbeing, happiness and productivity. Don't miss out on the opportunity!
Capturing and leveraging the data that matters shouldn't be that hard! Introducting the Life Tracker plugin for Obsidian
Unlock your business potential with cutting-edge knowledge management strategies for enhanced productivity and decision-making
Discover my Personal Knowledge Management System and get some inspiration to design a robust one for yourself.
Discover how I organize my work as a solo founder using systems that boost productivity, focus, maintain balance, and help me achieve mental clarity and consistent progress.
Why you need to break the walls of your Personal Information Silos to enable connected knowledge and unlock your full potential.
How Fewer Tools Can Enhance Personal Organization, Productivity, and Knowledge Management
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