mcp-obsidian
MCP server for Obsidian vault integration. mcp-obsidian is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by kazuph. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 4 tools, including obsidian_read_notes, obsidian_search_notes, obsidian_read_notes_dir and obsidian_write_note, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under Tool/Obsidian and Tool/Claude.
What is this MCP
This is a Model Context Protocol server that enables integration between Obsidian vaults and MCP clients like Claude Desktop, allowing search and read access to your notes.
How to use this MCP
Configure the MCP client (like Claude Desktop) by adding the server configuration to its settings file, specifying your Obsidian vault path. The server provides several tools for interacting with notes.
What this MCP can be used for
This MCP enables AI assistants to access and interact with your Obsidian notes, including searching, reading, writing notes, and exploring your vault's directory structure.
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 kazuph. 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 4 tools: obsidian_read_notes, obsidian_search_notes, obsidian_read_notes_dir and obsidian_write_note.
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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