How to install Obsidian Vault MCP in Codex

To install Obsidian Vault MCP in Codex, run "codex mcp add obsidian-vault-mcp --env OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH=YOUR_OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH -- uvx zotero-obsidian-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-vault-mcp --env OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH=YOUR_OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH -- uvx zotero-obsidian-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 Vault MCP needs an API key, add it under env in the config. Check its README.

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Questions

Does Obsidian Vault MCP work in Codex?

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

Obsidian Vault MCP does not show up in Codex. What now?

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

Is Obsidian Vault MCP safe?

It scores 73 of 100. Review the code before you install it, and only give it the access it needs. Grades and details.