obsidian-mcp-server
MCP server for Obsidian vaults — read, write, search, and surgically edit notes, tags, and frontmatter via the Local REST API plugin. STDIO or Streamable HTTP.
Productivitynpx -y obsidian-mcp-server{
"mcpServers": {
"obsidian-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"obsidian-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}obsidian-mcp-server is a community MCP server that connects AI assistants like Claude to mcp server for obsidian vaults — read, write, search, and surgically edit notes, tags, and frontmatter via the local rest api plugin. stdio or streamable http. It runs locally on your machine, keeping your data private and giving you full control over the connection. It helps knowledge workers delegate routine tasks to Claude and get more done in less time.
About obsidian-mcp-server
Overview
MCP server for Obsidian vaults — read, write, search, and surgically edit notes, tags, and frontmatter via the Local REST API plugin. STDIO or Streamable HTTP.
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Topics
mcp, mcp-server, model-context-protocol, obsidian, obsidian-vault, knowledge-base, note-taking, llm, llm-agent, ai-tools, typescript
Who Should Use obsidian-mcp-server?
- 1Manage tasks, notes, and schedules through natural language
- 2Let AI assistants interact with your calendar and to-do apps
- 3Automate meeting summaries, action item tracking, and follow-ups
- 4Reduce context-switching by bringing your tools into one AI interface
How to Install obsidian-mcp-server
Before you start
You will need Node.js (v18 or later) installed on your machine — download it from nodejs.org if you haven't already.
- 1Open a terminal (Terminal on Mac, Command Prompt or PowerShell on Windows).
- 2Paste the install command above and press Enter — Node.js will download and run the server automatically.
- 3Add the server to your Claude Desktop config file (see the JSON snippet above) and restart Claude.
The Claude Desktop config snippet above can be copied and pasted directly into your claude_desktop_config.json file — no editing required.