FAQ

Answers to common setup and customization questions for first-time users.

Common questions

What do I need before installing Obsidian PM Starter?: Install Obsidian and make sure you can access the vault folder from this repository. Node.js and npm are optional and only needed for the plugin installer path.
How do I start the vault setup?: Use the GitHub template or clone the repository, then open that folder as a vault in Obsidian.
Do I need to enable Community Plugins?: Yes. Enable Community Plugins and trust the vault so the starter's plugin-based workflows can run correctly.
Should I run npm install and npm run plugins:install?: It is optional but recommended. Run npm install and then npm run plugins:install if you want the guided plugin installer path.
Which Templater setting is required?: Set Templater's template folder to Templates after enabling plugins in Obsidian.
Where do I complete the first-run checklist?: Open 00 Dashboard/One-click Setup Guide.md and follow each checklist item to finish onboarding.
How do I know setup is complete?: You are done when dashboard pages open without setup prompts, core plugins are enabled, and you can start using daily/weekly workflow notes.