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Obsidian MCP
CommunityMCP server by seynurmammad0v · updated · ★ 1
Turns Obsidian vaults into AI-queryable knowledge graphs with 12 tools Obsidian MCP is a community project by seynurmammad0v, not verified by a company domain.
Last commit 219 days ago
MIT: permissive, fine for commercial use
Clear description, published package or server URL, original repository
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Install Obsidian MCP
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add obsidian-mcp -- npx -y @smammadov/obsidian-mcpRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"obsidian-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@smammadov/obsidian-mcp"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"obsidian-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@smammadov/obsidian-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"obsidian-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@smammadov/obsidian-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add obsidian-mcp -- npx -y @smammadov/obsidian-mcp{
"mcpServers": {
"obsidian-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@smammadov/obsidian-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add obsidian-mcp npx -y @smammadov/obsidian-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-mcp block.
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Obsidian MCP: common questions
How do I install Obsidian MCP?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add obsidian-mcp -- npx -y @smammadov/obsidian-mcp. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is Obsidian MCP the official server?
Obsidian MCP is a community project by seynurmammad0v, not verified by a company domain.
Is Obsidian MCP free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is Obsidian MCP safe to use?
It scores 29 of 100. Grades: maintenance D, 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 MCP?
Similar MCP servers: mcp-server, Agent-Native Content, Computer, Desktop Commander.
Does Obsidian 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.