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MCP Obsidian

Community MCP server by Markus Pfundstein

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By the Klyvoo teamChecked October 3, 2026Checked on official sources

MCP Obsidian at a glance

MCP Obsidian is a community-built MCP server by Markus Pfundstein. It lets an AI assistant list, read, search, append to and edit notes in an Obsidian vault.

Connects to
Docs, notes and projects
Hosting
Local · stdio
Sign-in
API key (Obsidian Local REST API plugin)
Price
Free
Works with
Claude Desktop
Best for
Obsidian users who want AI help with notes
Checked
October 3, 2026 on official sources

How to install MCP Obsidian

Add the command below as a new MCP server in your AI app’s settings or MCP config file. Sign-in: API key (Obsidian Local REST API plugin).

Install or connect
uvx mcp-obsidian

What MCP Obsidian can do

MCP Obsidian is a community server that talks to your vault through the Obsidian Local REST API plugin. It can list files, read and search notes and add or patch content under headings or frontmatter.

Tools it exposes include
list_files_in_vaultget_file_contentssearchpatch_contentappend_contentdelete_file

Best for: obsidian users who want AI help with notes

Pros

  • Free and open source
  • Works with your local vault
  • Can patch content under specific headings

Cons

  • Needs the Local REST API plugin running
  • Not built by Obsidian

MCP Obsidian FAQ

Is MCP Obsidian free?

Yes, it is free.

How do I connect MCP Obsidian?

Install the Obsidian Local REST API plugin, then add uvx mcp-obsidian to your client config with your API key.

What can MCP Obsidian do?

It can list files, read and search notes and add or patch content under headings or frontmatter.