mcp-obsidian
MCP server for Obsidian integration. mcp-obsidian is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by MarkusPfundstein. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 7 tools, including list_files_in_vault, list_files_in_dir, get_file_contents, search, patch_content, append_content and delete_file, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under Tool/Obsidian and AI/Integration.
What is this MCP
This MCP is a server that enables interaction with Obsidian via its Local REST API plugin, allowing AI tools to read, modify, and manage notes in an Obsidian vault.
How to use this MCP
Configure the server with your Obsidian REST API key, then integrate it with AI tools like Claude to execute commands for file operations, content manipulation, and note management within your vault.
What this MCP can be used for
This MCP enables AI-assisted note management, including searching notes, summarizing content, creating new notes, and organizing information within your Obsidian knowledge base.
AIMCP authority
DR and traffic signal for the AIMCP public domain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the mcp-obsidian MCP server?
mcp-obsidian is a Model Context Protocol server from MarkusPfundstein. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect mcp-obsidian to my AI client?
Add mcp-obsidian to your client's MCP configuration using the stdio or SSE connection shown in the usage examples on this page, then restart the client to load the server.
What tools does mcp-obsidian provide?
mcp-obsidian provides 7 tools: list_files_in_vault, list_files_in_dir, get_file_contents, search, patch_content, append_content and delete_file.
Is mcp-obsidian free to use?
mcp-obsidian is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
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