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Obsidian Vault MCP
Verified · npm:@phssakaigawaMCP server by phssakaigawa · updated · ★ 0 · 8 downloads a week
MCP server for reading and searching an Obsidian vault directly from the filesystem. No Obsidian plugin, no REST API, no running Obsidian required. Obsidian Vault MCP is published by npm:@phssakaigawa from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Install Obsidian Vault MCP
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add obsidian-vault-mcp -- npx -y @phssakaigawa/obsidian-vault-mcpRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"obsidian-vault-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@phssakaigawa/obsidian-vault-mcp"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"obsidian-vault-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@phssakaigawa/obsidian-vault-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"obsidian-vault-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@phssakaigawa/obsidian-vault-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add obsidian-vault-mcp -- npx -y @phssakaigawa/obsidian-vault-mcp{
"mcpServers": {
"obsidian-vault-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@phssakaigawa/obsidian-vault-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add obsidian-vault-mcp npx -y @phssakaigawa/obsidian-vault-mcpGemini 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 obsidian-vault-mcp block.
Last commit 55 days ago
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Obsidian Vault MCP: common questions
How do I install Obsidian Vault MCP?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add obsidian-vault-mcp -- npx -y @phssakaigawa/obsidian-vault-mcp. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is Obsidian Vault MCP the official server?
Obsidian Vault MCP is published by npm:@phssakaigawa from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Is Obsidian Vault MCP free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is Obsidian Vault MCP safe to use?
It scores 48 of 100. Grades: maintenance B, licence A, quality C. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to Obsidian Vault MCP?
Similar MCP servers: mcp-server, Agent-Native Content, Computer, Desktop Commander.
Does Obsidian Vault MCP 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.