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How to install Obsidian Local Rest API 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 Local Rest API by running "gemini mcp add obsidian-local-rest-api npx -y obsidian-local-rest-api", then type /mcp to check it.

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  1. 1

    Run the install command

    In a terminal, run:

    gemini mcp add obsidian-local-rest-api npx -y obsidian-local-rest-api
  2. 2

    Check it

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

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

Obsidian Local Rest API does not show up in Gemini CLI. What now?

Restart Gemini CLI 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.