How to install Obsidian Semantic Search in Codex

To install Obsidian Semantic Search in Codex, run "codex mcp add obsidian-semantic-search --env OBSIDIAN_VAULT_ROOT=YOUR_OBSIDIAN_VAULT_ROOT -- npx -y @dalecb/obsidian-semantic-mcp" in your terminal, then type /mcp in Codex to check it.

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Run the install command

In a terminal, run:

codex mcp add obsidian-semantic-search --env OBSIDIAN_VAULT_ROOT=YOUR_OBSIDIAN_VAULT_ROOT -- npx -y @dalecb/obsidian-semantic-mcp

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Check it
Inside Codex, type /mcp to see the server and its tools.

MCP servers run with your permissions. If Obsidian Semantic Search needs an API key, add it under env in the config. Check its README.

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Questions

Does Obsidian Semantic Search work in Codex?

Yes. Codex supports mcp servers in the codex cli and ide extension, and Obsidian Semantic Search installs with the steps above.

Obsidian Semantic Search does not show up in Codex. What now?

Restart Codex fully, check the JSON is valid, and make sure Node.js (for npx) is installed. See common MCP errors and fixes.

Is Obsidian Semantic Search safe?

It scores 36 of 100. Review the code before you install it, and only give it the access it needs. Grades and details.