Obsidian Theme Development Skill
This skill provides patterns and rules for developing Obsidian themes, focusing on CSS/SCSS development, styling conventions, and theme-specific coding practices.
Purpose
To ensure consistent theme development, proper CSS organization, and adherence to Obsidian's theming patterns and CSS variable usage.
When to Use
Load this skill when:
- •Writing or modifying CSS/SCSS for
theme.css - •Working with Obsidian's CSS variables and theming system
- •Implementing responsive design or dark/light mode support
- •Debugging CSS layout or styling issues
- •Following CSS/SCSS coding conventions
Core Rules
- •Use Obsidian CSS Variables: Always prefer Obsidian's built-in CSS variables over hardcoded values
- •Follow BEM Methodology: Use Block-Element-Modifier naming for CSS classes
- •Mobile-First: Consider mobile layouts and responsive design
- •Dark/Light Mode Support: Test themes in both light and dark modes
- •Performance: Minimize CSS complexity and avoid expensive selectors
Bundled Resources
- •
references/theme-best-practices.md: Essential CSS patterns and Obsidian variable usage - •
references/theme-coding-conventions.md: CSS/SCSS style guidelines and naming conventions