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mcp-obsidianThis server connects your AI assistant directly to your personal Obsidian notebooks. It automatically reads your existing notes, searches for specific topics, drafts fresh content, and updates old pag

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Daniel NikulshynReviewed by Daniel Nikulshyn·Updated July 2026

Overview

mcp-obsidian is a server that connects an AI assistant to a user's personal Obsidian notebooks. It uses the Local REST API community plugin for Obsidian, allowing the AI to read existing notes, search for specific topics, draft new content, and update old pages. The server provides several tools to interact with Obsidian, including listing files, retrieving file contents, searching for text, and modifying notes. The tool is aimed at users who want to integrate their Obsidian notes with an AI assistant. It works by configuring the server with an Obsidian REST API key, host, and port. Users can then instruct their AI assistant to use the Obsidian server, enabling it to perform various tasks such as summarizing notes, searching for specific information, and generating new content. Key features include the ability to list files and directories, retrieve file contents, search for text across all files, and insert or append content to existing notes. The server can be configured using a JSON configuration file or a .env file with environment variables. While the tool offers a powerful way to integrate Obsidian with an AI assistant, its functionality is dependent on the user's ability to configure the server correctly and use the available tools effectively. The tool's performance may also be influenced by the user's Obsidian setup and the capabilities of their AI assistant.

Key features

  • list_files_in_vault
  • list_files_in_dir
  • get_file_contents
  • search
  • patch_content
  • append_content

Pricing

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Free
Category
MCP Servers
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Use cases

Summarizing Meeting Notes

Use the AI assistant to summarize the last meeting notes and put them into a new note, adding an introduction for easy sharing via email.

Searching for Specific Topics

Search for all files where a specific topic, such as 'Azure CosmosDb', is mentioned and quickly explain the context in which it is mentioned.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Directly integrates AI assistant with Obsidian notebooks
  • Automates reading, searching, and updating notes
  • Supports various operations like listing files, getting file contents, and searching notes

Cons

  • Requires Obsidian Local REST API community plugin
  • Needs configuration with Obsidian API key and server settings
  • Potential issues with Claude detecting the server location

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Q&A

What is the learning curve for using mcp‑obsidian?

Setting up mcp‑obsidian is straightforward for users familiar with Obsidian plugins: install the REST API plugin, note the host/port, and provide the key to the server. Once configured, the AI commands can be issued without additional coding, making it accessible for non‑technical users.

Asked by Ismael Rios · Feb 10, 2026

Are there any limitations or compatibility issues?

mcp‑obsidian requires the Obsidian Local REST API plugin and proper API key configuration. Some AI models, like Claude, may have difficulty locating the server if not correctly exposed, and the tool works only with local Obsidian installations that expose the REST API.

Asked by Faisal Rahman · Jan 3, 2026

What operations can the AI perform through mcp‑obsidian?

The server exposes several tools: list_files_in_vault, list_files_in_dir, get_file_contents, search, patch_content, and append_content, letting the AI read, search, draft new content or update existing pages in your vault.

Asked by Gustav Lindberg · Dec 12, 2025

How do I connect mcp‑obsidian to my Obsidian vault?

Install the Obsidian Local REST API community plugin, then configure mcp‑obsidian with your REST API key, host and port in the server settings. Once set, your AI assistant can call the server to list, read, search and modify notes.

Asked by Jana Krejčí · Nov 23, 2025

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