vault-cortex

Set up a Vault Cortex MCP server for your Obsidian vault in one command: npx vault-cortex init

Install Command

npx -y vault-cortex

Claude Desktop Config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "vault-cortex": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "vault-cortex"
      ]
    }
  }
}

vault-cortex is a community MCP server that connects AI assistants like Claude to set up a vault cortex mcp server for your obsidian vault in one command: npx vault-cortex init. 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 vault-cortex

Overview

Set up a Vault Cortex MCP server for your Obsidian vault in one command: npx vault-cortex init

Topics

mcp, mcp-server, model-context-protocol, obsidian, obsidian-mcp, obsidian-vault, ai-memory, memory, knowledge-base, note-taking, second-brain, full-text-search, cli

Who Should Use vault-cortex?

1Search and retrieve information using natural language
2Manage tasks, notes, and schedules through natural language
3Let AI assistants interact with your calendar and to-do apps
4Automate meeting summaries, action item tracking, and follow-ups

How to Install vault-cortex

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.