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MCP Obsidian Tools
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Model Context Protocol server for Obsidian Vaults with write/append capabilities MCP Obsidian Tools is published by npm:mcp-obsidian-tools from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
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Install MCP Obsidian Tools
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add mcp-obsidian-tools -- npx -y mcp-obsidian-toolsRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-obsidian-tools": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-obsidian-tools"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-obsidian-tools": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-obsidian-tools"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"mcp-obsidian-tools": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-obsidian-tools"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add mcp-obsidian-tools -- npx -y mcp-obsidian-tools{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-obsidian-tools": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-obsidian-tools"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add mcp-obsidian-tools npx -y mcp-obsidian-toolsGemini 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 mcp-obsidian-tools block.
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MCP Obsidian Tools: common questions
How do I install MCP Obsidian Tools?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add mcp-obsidian-tools -- npx -y mcp-obsidian-tools. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is MCP Obsidian Tools the official server?
MCP Obsidian Tools is published by npm:mcp-obsidian-tools from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Is MCP Obsidian Tools free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is MCP Obsidian Tools safe to use?
It scores 30 of 100. Grades: maintenance F, licence A, quality D. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to MCP Obsidian Tools?
Similar MCP servers: mcp-server, Agent-Native Content, Computer, Desktop Commander.
Does MCP Obsidian Tools work with ChatGPT?
Not directly. It runs locally, and ChatGPT only connects to remote servers with a URL. Use it in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Codex.