From d7d115781e37693e0e710f14b9c73aced7bd3272 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: pablo-mano Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2026 00:38:56 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Add skill invocation guidance to README Document three ways to activate the skill (natural language, explicit prefix, strict mode) and fix the inaccurate "auto-triggers" claim on the marketplace install step. Co-Authored-By: Claude Sonnet 4.6 --- README.md | 16 +++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 8729e27..a0aa105 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -31,6 +31,20 @@ Covers **100+ commands** across all major areas: --- +## Invoking the Skill + +The skill activates automatically when your request clearly involves Obsidian vault operations. For casual phrasing, you may need to invoke it explicitly: + +| Method | Example | +|---|---| +| **Natural language** (usually works) | *"add this to my daily note: …"*, *"search my vault for X"* | +| **Explicit prefix** (always works) | `$obsidian-cli append to today's daily note: "…"` | +| **Strict mode** (always active) | Enable in Claude Code settings so the skill is always loaded | + +If Claude tries to answer a vault request without executing any commands, just say `use obsidian-cli` and it will retry with the skill active. + +--- + ## Prerequisites > Obsidian v1.12 is available to **all users** — no Early Access build or Catalyst license required. @@ -60,7 +74,7 @@ Covers **100+ commands** across all major areas: /plugin install obsidian-cli ``` -Done — the skill auto-triggers when you ask Claude to interact with Obsidian. +Done — see [Invoking the Skill](#invoking-the-skill) above for how to activate it. **Option B — Direct plugin load:**