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How to install Obsidian Vault MCP in Gemini CLI

Gemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026. On an enterprise licence or paid API key you can still install Obsidian Vault MCP by running "gemini mcp add obsidian-vault-mcp uvx zotero-obsidian-mcp", then type /mcp to check it.

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  1. 1

    Run the install command

    In a terminal, run:

    gemini mcp add obsidian-vault-mcp uvx zotero-obsidian-mcp
  2. 2

    Check it

    Inside Gemini CLI, type /mcp to list servers and 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 Gemini CLI?

Yes. Gemini CLI supports local and remote mcp servers, extensions (legacy), and Obsidian Vault MCP installs with the steps above.

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

Restart Gemini CLI 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.