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Remove a frontmatter property

obsidian_remove_property
DestructiveIdempotent

Removes a specified frontmatter property from an Obsidian note. Provide the property name and note file or path; optionally target a vault and skip confirmation.

Instructions

Removes a frontmatter property from a note.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
vaultNoVault name to target. Optional — defaults to the most recently focused vault.
fileNoNote name resolved as a wikilink (e.g. 'My Note'). Provide either `file` or `path`.
pathNoVault-root-relative path to the note (e.g. 'Folder/My Note.md'). Provide either `file` or `path`.
nameYesProperty name to remove.
confirmNoSet to true to skip the interactive confirmation prompt. Use only when the caller has already confirmed with the user.
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Annotations already indicate destructiveHint=true and idempotentHint=true. The description adds no further behavioral context (e.g., that the change is permanent, or what happens if the property doesn't exist). It simply restates the action.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single sentence, making it very concise. However, it could benefit from a brief note about idempotency or the confirm parameter without adding much length.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the annotations and rich schema, the description provides minimal context. It does not explain return values (none) or the effect of the confirm parameter, but the essential operation is clear.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100%, so the baseline is 3. The description does not add meaning beyond what the schema provides for parameters like 'vault', 'file', 'path', 'name', and 'confirm'.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the verb 'removes' and the resource 'frontmatter property from a note', making the action unambiguous. However, it does not differentiate from sibling tools like obsidian_set_property, though the name itself distinguishes.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., obsidian_set_property for setting/updating). The description lacks context about prerequisites or when not to use it.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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