AI + Markdown Knowledge Bases: Kris Puckett's Obsidian Setup
AI + Markdown Knowledge Bases: Kris Puckett's Obsidian Setup
Example of AI enabling creative customization of markdown-based knowledge systems.
Links
- Tweet: https://x.com/krispuckett/status/2036905410662457853
- Date: March 25, 2026
The Setup
Kris Puckett switched to Obsidian for docs/data and used Claude Code to:
- Build custom iOS app connecting Apple Health to Mac mini via CLI and local network
- Refactor Obsidian theme and layout
- Incorporate health visualization in daily briefing
"I love this era of creativity."
Health Dashboard
Active Health dashboard showing:
- Sleep: 7h12m (Deep: 1h08m, REM: 1h40m)
- HRV: 100ms ↑
- RHR: 56bpm →
- SpO2: 95.9% →
- Steps: 98 ↓
- Cals: 16cal ↓
- Macros: 1,606 cal | 245g P | 24g F | 93g C
- Sleep HR: avg 57 / low 47 / high 70 | Dip: 36.7%
- Baevsky SI: 5.0 | Sleep Efficiency: 97%
Why This Matters
Demonstrates how AI coding agents enable non-developers to build deeply personalized integrations with markdown-based knowledge systems. The combination of:
- Obsidian's markdown foundation
- Claude Code's ability to build custom tools
- Local network + CLI integrations
- Personal health data visualization
Results in bespoke knowledge infrastructure that would traditionally require hiring developers or using rigid SaaS products.