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Bill Allred eda01cbe46 Add Productivity Coach output style and documentation

- Created coach.md output style file for accountability-focused guidance
- Added output style to both repo root and vault-template directories
- Updated README with output styles feature and usage instructions
- Enhanced CLAUDE.md with output styles section
- Updated SETUP_GUIDE with correct /output-style commands
- Added comprehensive output styles section to CUSTOMIZATION guide
- Fixed command syntax to use /output-style (not --output-style flag)
- Clarified automatic settings.local.json configuration
- Added interactive menu option documentation

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Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>

2025-08-15 13:49:08 -07:00

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Obsidian + Claude Code PKM Starter Kit 🚀

A complete personal knowledge management system that combines Obsidian's powerful note-taking with Claude Code's AI assistance. Go from zero to a fully functional PKM in 15 minutes or less.

✨ Features

🎯 Goal-Aligned System - Cascading goals from 3-year vision to daily tasks
🤖 AI-Powered Workflows - Claude Code integration for intelligent note management
📅 Daily Notes System - Structured daily planning and reflection
📱 Mobile Ready - GitHub integration for notes on any device
🔄 Version Controlled - Never lose a thought with automatic Git backups
⚡ Automated Commands - Custom slash commands for common workflows
🧠 Output Styles - Pre-configured AI personalities including a Productivity Coach
🎨 Fully Customizable - Adapt templates and structure to your needs

🚀 Quick Start

Prerequisites

Obsidian installed
Claude Code CLI installed
Git installed
GitHub account (optional, for mobile sync)

15-Minute Quickstart

# 1) Install prerequisites (once)
# - Obsidian: https://obsidian.md/
# - Git: https://git-scm.com/
# - Claude Code CLI: https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code

# 2) Clone this repository
git clone https://github.com/ballred/obsidian-claude-pkm.git
cd obsidian-claude-pkm

# 3) Run setup (macOS/Linux)
chmod +x scripts/setup.sh
./scripts/setup.sh

# 3b) Windows
scripts\setup.bat

Manual Copy (alternative)

# Copy the vault template to your preferred location
cp -r vault-template ~/Documents/ObsidianPKM

Open in Obsidian

Launch Obsidian
Click "Open folder as vault"
Select your vault folder (e.g., ~/Documents/ObsidianPKM)
Start with today's daily note!

📖 Documentation

Setup Guide - Detailed installation instructions
Customization - Make it yours
Workflow Examples - Daily routines and best practices
Troubleshooting - Common issues and solutions

🗂️ Structure

Your Vault/
├── CLAUDE.md           # AI context and navigation
├── .claude/
│   ├── commands/       # Custom slash commands
│   └── output-styles/  # AI personality modes
│       └── coach.md    # Productivity Coach style
├── Daily Notes/        # Your daily journal
├── Goals/              # Cascading goal system
├── Projects/           # Active project folders
├── Templates/          # Reusable note templates
└── Archives/           # Historical content

🧠 Output Styles

This starter kit includes a Productivity Coach output style that transforms Claude into an accountability partner. The coach will:

Challenge you to clarify your true intentions
Point out misalignments between stated goals and actions
Ask powerful questions to drive momentum
Hold you accountable to your commitments
Help you identify and overcome resistance

To use the coach style in Claude Code:

The output style is automatically included in .claude/output-styles/
Start Claude Code and type /output-style to select from available styles
Or directly activate with: /output-style coach
The style preference is automatically saved for your project

Learn more about customizing output styles.

🤝 Contributing

Found a bug or have a feature idea? Please open an issue or submit a PR!

📄 License

MIT - Use this freely for your personal knowledge management journey.

Ready to transform your note-taking? Follow the Setup Guide to get started!

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