How to install Obsidian Local Rest API in Codex

To install Obsidian Local Rest API in Codex, run "codex mcp add obsidian-local-rest-api -- npx -y obsidian-local-rest-api" 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-local-rest-api -- npx -y obsidian-local-rest-api

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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 Local Rest API needs an API key, add it under env in the config. Check its README.

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Questions

Does Obsidian Local Rest API work in Codex?

Yes. Codex supports mcp servers in the codex cli and ide extension, and Obsidian Local Rest API installs with the steps above.

Obsidian Local Rest API 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 Local Rest API safe?

It scores 72 of 100. Review the code before you install it, and only give it the access it needs. Grades and details.