obsidian-mcp-server

What it does

Fourteen MCP tools for reading, writing, searching and surgically editing Obsidian notes, tags and frontmatter, over STDIO or streamable HTTP. Two things to set up first: a backup, because write access means an assistant can change notes you didn't intend, and a scope, because a vault usually holds journals and personal records alongside the work notes — and everything it reads travels to the model. Apache-2.0.

Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.

Screenshots & visuals

Before you start

• Setup difficultySome setup needed
• Command lineRequired
• API keyNot required
• Sends data onlineYes

Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.

obsidian-mcp-server FAQ

Is obsidian-mcp-server free?

Yes. It runs on your own machine, so there is no usage-based cost either.

Do I need to install anything or write code to use obsidian-mcp-server?

It connects to an MCP-capable AI app such as Claude. It does not run on its own.

Does obsidian-mcp-server work on a phone?

No. It needs a computer.

Can I use obsidian-mcp-server commercially?

The licence is Apache-2.0, which permits commercial use. Conditions such as keeping the copyright notice still apply, so read the licence text before shipping it inside something.

How it compares

The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.

"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.

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