Using Claude as a reading partner
A phrase I didn’t understand started it. Around 50 conversations later, here’s what using Claude as a reading partner gives me, what it costs, and how I keep the thinking my own.
Obsidian
Quarterly Vault Review: What Changed in My Zettelkasten
Three months on from my first vault analysis, I ran the numbers again. The backlog shrank for the first time, the Readwise pile grew, and Claude found gaps I had not noticed. Here is what changed.
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Claude Obsidian Workflow: My PKM Update (Part 3)
Part three of my Claude + Obsidian series: trying the new Fable model for a vault review, letting Buffer draft my social posts, and finally taming my notes backlog with an intent property.
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How Claude Code Skills Automate My Obsidian Vault Index
Maintaining an index of permanent notes isn’t glamorous — but it’s the perfect job for a Claude Code skill. Here’s how I built one and what it taught me about safe AI automation.
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What Happened When Claude Analysed My Obsidian Vault for the first time
Claude Code spent 30 minutes exploring my Obsidian vault and produced a six-section report on knowledge gaps, note connections, and content opportunities. Here’s a walk-through of the full output.
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My AI Quarterly Review: Q1 2026 Honest Assessment
Accountability time – I promised a quarterly review of my AI use. Here’s what Q1 2026 taught me about reliance, cognitive risk, and using AI as a starting point rather than an endpoint.
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How I use Claude with Obsidian: My PKM Workflow (Pt2)
Since December I’ve been exploring three versions of Claude alongside my Obsidian vault. Here’s what I’ve learned about fitting AI into a PKM workflow without losing your own voice.
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Obsidian Review 2026: Is It Still the Best PKM App?
I last reviewed Obsidian a while back — so much has changed since then, from Bases to the web clipper. Here’s where things stand in 2026.
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My Journey to an AI-Powered Research Assistant in Obsidian Pt1
I’m at the start of building an AI research assistant in Obsidian. Discover my three-level framework for integrating AI tools into your Zettelkasten workflow while maintaining cognitive skills and the essential friction that turns information into knowledge.
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Gemini CLI and Obsidian Bases: A Showcase of LLM Strengths and Weaknesses in 2025
Dive into a real-world project exploring Gemini CLI’s integration with Obsidian. This post reveals the practical strengths and weaknesses of LLMs in 2025, offering insights for your own workflow.
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