research

name: research description: >- Use when the user asks a question about their vault, wants to explore a topic across notes, or says "research", "find out", "what do I know about", or "summarize my notes on". Chains semantic search, note reading, and link traversal for deep vault research.

Deep Vault Research

Research a topic across the user's Obsidian vault using a multi-pass approach.

Workflow

1. Semantic Discovery — Call obsidian_rag_query with the user's question (limit 5-10). This surfaces the most relevant chunks across the vault.

2. Targeted Reading — For each high-relevance result, call obsidian_read_note to get the full context. Skim for the most pertinent sections.

3. Link Traversal — Check obsidian_get_links on the most relevant notes to find connected knowledge. Read promising linked notes.

4. Synthesis — Combine findings into a clear answer with citations:

   • Reference specific notes by name: [[Note Name]]
   • Quote relevant passages when helpful
   • Note any gaps or contradictions in the vault's knowledge

Arguments

The user's query follows the skill invocation. Example: /research what do I know about authentication patterns

Tips

• If RAG returns no results, suggest running /index first
• For broad topics, do multiple RAG queries with different phrasings
• Always cite which notes your answer draws from