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Obsidian Vault MCP
CommunityMCP server by luffysolution-svg · updated · ★ 94
Local Zotero, MinerU, Obsidian literature workflow with transactional Analysis notes. Obsidian Vault MCP is a community project by luffysolution-svg, not verified by a company domain.
Last commit 72 days ago
MIT: permissive, fine for commercial use
Clear description, published package or server URL, 94 stars, original repository
No risky patterns in the files we checked
What you need
| Setting | Needed | What it is |
|---|---|---|
OBSIDIAN_Environment variable | Required | Absolute path to the Obsidian vault, or auto when the client project is inside it. |
From the publisher's entry in the official MCP Registry. Required settings are already in the install config below as placeholders.
Install Obsidian Vault MCP
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add obsidian-vault-mcp -e OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH=YOUR_OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH -- uvx zotero-obsidian-mcpRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"obsidian-vault-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"zotero-obsidian-mcp"
],
"env": {
"OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH": "YOUR_OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH"
}
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"obsidian-vault-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"zotero-obsidian-mcp"
],
"env": {
"OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH": "YOUR_OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"obsidian-vault-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"zotero-obsidian-mcp"
],
"env": {
"OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH": "YOUR_OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH"
}
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add obsidian-vault-mcp --env OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH=YOUR_OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH -- uvx zotero-obsidian-mcp{
"mcpServers": {
"obsidian-vault-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"zotero-obsidian-mcp"
],
"env": {
"OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH": "YOUR_OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add obsidian-vault-mcp uvx zotero-obsidian-mcpGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the obsidian-vault-mcp block.
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Obsidian Vault MCP: common questions
How do I install Obsidian Vault MCP?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add obsidian-vault-mcp -e OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH=YOUR_OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH -- uvx zotero-obsidian-mcp. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is Obsidian Vault MCP the official server?
Obsidian Vault MCP is a community project by luffysolution-svg, not verified by a company domain.
Is Obsidian Vault MCP free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is Obsidian Vault MCP safe to use?
It scores 73 of 100. Grades: maintenance B, licence A, quality B. Security check: grade A, no risky patterns found in the files checked. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
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