Obsidian MCP Server
BasicObsidian MCP Server allows AI assistants to read from and write to your Obsidian notes. It enables various functionalities including retrieving filenames and managing TODO items without requiring Obsidian to be running.
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Overview
Obsidian MCP Server allows AI assistants to read from and write to your Obsidian notes. It enables various functionalities including retrieving filenames and managing TODO items without requiring Obsidian to be running.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
npm install obsidian-mcp-server2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"obsidian-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npm install obsidian-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from Obsidian MCP Server?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
Configuration
No configuration required. This server works out of the box.
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in Obsidian MCP Server?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in Obsidian MCP Server"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in Obsidian MCP Server with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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