About MCP Server for Obsidian
MCP Server for Obsidian is an Obsidian plugin that lets MCP-compatible AI assistants interact with a vault. It supports reading, creating, updating, and searching notes.
Key features
- 01Read vault notes
- 02Create and update notes
- 03Search vault content
Use cases
- 01Find notes in an Obsidian vault
- 02Create or revise vault notes
MCP support
It runs a local MCP server that gives MCP clients access to the Obsidian vault, including note reading, writing, and search.
Configuration
Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.
We haven’t collected a package or remote endpoint for this server. Follow the instructions in the project README.
Tools
Local servers expose tools only once running on your machine, and the maintainer has not provided a tool list.
Details
From the project READMEMCP Server for Obsidian
This plugin enables MCP (Model Context Protocol) server integration for Obsidian, allowing AI assistants to interact with your vault.
Features
- MCP Server Integration: Run a local MCP server that provides access to your Obsidian vault
- AI Assistant Compatible: Works with any MCP-compatible AI assistant
- Vault Operations: Read notes, create new notes, update existing notes, and search vault content
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From what the protocol is to installing your first server, these answers cover most first questions.
An open protocol that defines how AI applications connect to external tools and data in a uniform way. Clients talk to the model; MCP servers provide tools, resources and prompt templates. They exchange standard messages, so one server can be reused by many clients.