Obsidian MCP Server
by StevenStavrakis
The Obsidian MCP Server enables AI assistants to interact with Obsidian vaults. It provides tools for reading, creating, editing, and managing notes and tags within your Obsidian vault.
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What is Obsidian MCP Server?
Obsidian MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude to interact with your Obsidian vault. It provides a set of tools that enable the AI to read, create, edit, and manage notes and tags within your vault.
How to use Obsidian MCP Server?
To use the Obsidian MCP server, you need to install it either manually or via Smithery and configure it within your Claude Desktop configuration file. This involves specifying the command to run the server and the path to your Obsidian vault. After restarting Claude, the server should connect, allowing the AI to access and manipulate your notes.
Key features of Obsidian MCP Server
Read and search notes in your vault
Create new notes and directories
Edit existing notes
Move and delete notes
Manage tags (add, remove, rename)
Use cases of Obsidian MCP Server
Automating note-taking and organization
Using AI to generate new notes based on existing content
Enabling AI to edit and improve existing notes
Integrating Obsidian with AI-powered workflows
FAQ from Obsidian MCP Server
How do I install Obsidian MCP Server?
How do I install Obsidian MCP Server?
You can install it manually by adding it to your Claude Desktop configuration or automatically via Smithery.
What are the requirements for running the server?
What are the requirements for running the server?
You need Node.js 20 or higher and an Obsidian vault.
How do I troubleshoot connection issues?
How do I troubleshoot connection issues?
Check the logs in the specified directories for MacOS or Windows, and verify your configuration file syntax and vault path.
What kind of access does the server have to my vault?
What kind of access does the server have to my vault?
The server can have read and write access to your vault, so it's important to back up your vault before using it.
Where can I find more documentation?
Where can I find more documentation?
Additional documentation can be found in the docs directory, including guides for creating new tools and examples of using the available tools.