create_folder

Create a new folder in a vault. Folders organize notes hierarchically (like Obsidian). Use parentId to create subfolders for nested organization.

Parameters#

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
name	string (1-500 chars)	required	Folder name
vaultId	string (UUID)	optional	Vault ID. Defaults to defaultVaultId.
parentId	string (UUID)	optional	Parent folder ID for nesting. Omit for root-level folder.
icon	string (max 8 chars)	optional	Emoji icon for the folder (e.g. "📁"). Omit for default icon.

The created folder object with its ID, name, parent ID, and vault assignment.

json

{
  "tool": "create_folder",
  "arguments": {
    "name": "Architecture Decisions",
    "icon": "🏗️"
  }
}