obsidian mcp
npxStandardThe Obsidian MCP server manages notes and tags in Obsidian vaults. It exposes tools for creating, updating, and querying notes, as well as organizing and searching tags. It connects directly to Obsidian vaults via the Obsidian API. Developers use it to automate note-taking workflows, organize knowledge bases, and integrate Obsidian with other AI agents.
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Overview
The Obsidian MCP server manages notes and tags in Obsidian vaults. It exposes tools for creating, updating, and querying notes, as well as organizing and searching tags. It connects directly to Obsidian vaults via the Obsidian API. Developers use it to automate note-taking workflows, organize knowledge bases, and integrate Obsidian with other AI agents.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
npx -y obsidian-mcp2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"stevenstavrakis-obsidian-mcp-github": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npx -y obsidian-mcp"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from obsidian mcp?"
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?"
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"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in obsidian mcp with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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