Overview
MCP Server Obsidian Omnisearch is a FastMCP-based server that provides a REST API interface for searching through Obsidian vault notes programmatically.
To use the server, clone the repository, install the dependencies, and run the server with the path to your Obsidian vault. You can then make API calls to search for notes.
- Programmatic search through Obsidian vault notes - REST API for easy integration - Returns absolute paths to matching notes - Compatible with FastMCP tools
- Integrating Obsidian note search functionality into other applications.
- Automating note retrieval for research or documentation purposes.
- Enhancing productivity by quickly finding relevant notes in large vaults.
Add to your AI client
Use these steps to connect MCP Server Obsidian Omnisearch in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.
Cursor
Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.
.cursor/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"anpigon-mcp-server-obsidian-omnisearch-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-anpigon-mcp-server-obsidian-omnisearch-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}Claude Desktop
Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)
{
"mcpServers": {
"anpigon-mcp-server-obsidian-omnisearch-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-anpigon-mcp-server-obsidian-omnisearch-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}Claude Code
Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.
.mcp.json (project root)
{
"mcpServers": {
"anpigon-mcp-server-obsidian-omnisearch-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-anpigon-mcp-server-obsidian-omnisearch-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}VS Code (Copilot)
Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.
.vscode/mcp.json
{
"servers": {
"anpigon-mcp-server-obsidian-omnisearch-mcp-mirror": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-anpigon-mcp-server-obsidian-omnisearch-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}Windsurf
Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.
~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"anpigon-mcp-server-obsidian-omnisearch-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-anpigon-mcp-server-obsidian-omnisearch-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}Cline
Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.
Cline MCP Settings (via UI)
{
"mcpServers": {
"anpigon-mcp-server-obsidian-omnisearch-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-anpigon-mcp-server-obsidian-omnisearch-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}FAQ
What are the prerequisites for using this server?
You need Python 3.x, an active Obsidian vault with the Omnisearch plugin, and the FastMCP library installed.
How do I install the server?
Clone the repository and run the installation commands provided in the documentation.
Can I use this server with other tools?
Yes! The server is designed for easy integration with other FastMCP tools.7:["$","div",null,{"className":"container mx-auto flex flex-col gap-4","children":["$L26","$L27",["$","$L28",null,{"currentProject":{"id":688,"uuid":"02a1e6e0-a91d-404d-8a04-79c368aadf8c","name":"anpigon_mcp-server-obsidian-omnisearch","title":"MCP Server Obsidian Omnisearch","description":"Mirror of","avatar_url":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/192820360?v=4","created_at":"2024-12-30T03:26:34.189Z","updated_at":"2025-02-23T07:16:02.906Z","status":"created","author_name":"MCP-Mirror","author_avatar_url":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/192820360?v=4","tags":"mcp-server,obsidian,search","category":"developer-tools","is_featured":false,"sort":1,"url":"https://github.com/MCP-Mirror/anpigon_mcp-server-obsidian-omnisearch","target":"_self","content":"$29","summary":"$2a","img_url":null,"type":null,"metadata":null,"user_uuid":null,"tools":null,"sse_url":null,"sse_provider":null,"sse_params":null,"is_official":false,"server_command":null,"server_params":null,"server_config":null,"allow_call":false,"is_innovation":false,"is_dxt":false,"dxt_manifest":null,"dxt_file_url":null,"is_audit":false},"randomProjects":[],"currentServerKey":"$undefined"}]]}]