
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
Overview
Key features
- list_files_in_vault
- list_files_in_dir
- get_file_contents
- search
- patch_content
- append_content
Pricing
- Model
- 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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