MCP Tools for Obsidian
by jacksteamdev
MCP Tools for Obsidian enables AI applications like Claude Desktop to securely access and work with your Obsidian vault through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It acts as a secure bridge between your vault and AI applications, allowing AI assistants to read your notes, execute templates, and perform semantic searches.
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What is MCP Tools for Obsidian?
MCP Tools for Obsidian is an Obsidian plugin that adds Model Context Protocol (MCP) capabilities to your vault. It includes a local MCP server that handles communication with AI applications like Claude Desktop, allowing them to securely interact with your notes.
How to use MCP Tools for Obsidian?
- Install the plugin from Obsidian's Community Plugins. 2. Enable the plugin in Obsidian settings. 3. Open the plugin settings. 4. Click 'Install Server' to download and configure the MCP server. Ensure you have the required prerequisites installed and configured.
Key features of MCP Tools for Obsidian
Vault Access: Allows AI assistants to read and reference your notes while maintaining your vault's security.
Semantic Search: AI assistants can search your vault based on meaning and context, not just keywords.
Template Integration: Execute Obsidian templates through AI interactions, with dynamic parameters and content generation.
Secure communication between Obsidian and AI applications
Use cases of MCP Tools for Obsidian
Using Claude Desktop to summarize notes in your Obsidian vault.
Executing Obsidian templates through AI interactions to generate new content.
Performing semantic searches within your vault using AI assistants.
Securely providing context from your Obsidian vault to AI applications.
FAQ from MCP Tools for Obsidian
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol, an open protocol that standardizes how AI applications can interact with external data sources and tools while maintaining security and user control.
What are the prerequisites for using this plugin?
What are the prerequisites for using this plugin?
You need Obsidian v1.7.7 or higher, Claude Desktop installed and configured, and the Local REST API plugin installed and configured with an API key.
How do I install the MCP server?
How do I install the MCP server?
Click the 'Install Server' button in the plugin settings. This will download and configure the server automatically.
Where are the server logs located?
Where are the server logs located?
The log files are located in different locations depending on your operating system: macOS: ~/Library/Logs/obsidian-mcp-tools, Windows: %APPDATA%\obsidian-mcp-tools\logs, Linux: ~/.local/share/obsidian-mcp-tools/logs
How can I report security issues?
How can I report security issues?
Please report security vulnerabilities via our security policy (SECURITY.md). Do not report security vulnerabilities in public issues.