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Obsidian Model Context Protocol

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A connector for Claude Desktop to read and search an Obsidian vault.

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Overview

The Obsidian Model Context Protocol is a connector that enables Claude Desktop to read and search through directories containing Markdown notes, such as those found in an Obsidian vault.

To use the protocol, ensure that Claude Desktop and npm are installed. You can install it automatically via Smithery using the command: npx @smithery/cli install mcp-obsidian --client claude. After installation, restart Claude Desktop to access the MCP tools.

  • Seamless integration with Claude Desktop for Markdown note management. - Ability to search and read notes from an Obsidian vault. - Easy installation process via Smithery.
  1. Managing and searching through personal notes stored in Markdown format.
  2. Enhancing productivity by integrating AI capabilities with note-taking applications.
  3. Facilitating knowledge retrieval from extensive Markdown documentation.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect Obsidian Model Context Protocol 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": {
    "mcp-obsidian-smithery-ai": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-obsidian-smithery-ai"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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": {
    "mcp-obsidian-smithery-ai": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-obsidian-smithery-ai"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-obsidian-smithery-ai": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-obsidian-smithery-ai"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "mcp-obsidian-smithery-ai": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-obsidian-smithery-ai"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-obsidian-smithery-ai": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-obsidian-smithery-ai"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-obsidian-smithery-ai": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-obsidian-smithery-ai"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What is required to use the Obsidian Model Context Protocol?

You need Claude Desktop and npm installed on your system.

How do I install the protocol?

You can install it using the command: `npx @smithery/cli install mcp-obsidian --client claude`.

Is there any support for other Markdown applications?

Currently, it is designed specifically for use with Obsidian vaults.7:["$","div",null,{"className":"container mx-auto flex flex-col gap-4","children":["$L26","$L27",["$","$L28",null,{"currentProject":{"id":1642,"uuid":"504b4dd6-4d66-4bba-a470-aaf3694bc2f9","name":"mcp-obsidian","title":"Obsidian Model Context Protocol","description":"A connector for Claude Desktop to read and search an Obsidian vault.","avatar_url":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/190488992?v=4","created_at":"$D2025-02-23T10:09:32.573Z","updated_at":"$D2025-03-05T04:20:28.531Z","status":"created","author_name":"smithery-ai","author_avatar_url":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/190488992?v=4","tags":"[]","category":"developer-tools","is_featured":false,"sort":1,"url":"https://github.com/smithery-ai/mcp-obsidian","target":"_self","content":"$29","summary":"$2a","img_url":"https://camo.githubusercontent.com/24de7aaca3424a61c1c5029a522dc4ca6236514c7057421c6f07072217eb8e4e/68747470733a2f2f736d6974686572792e61692f62616467652f6d63702d6f6273696469616e","type":null,"metadata":"{\"star\":\"907\",\"license\":\"AGPL-3.0 license\",\"language\":\"JavaScript\",\"is_official\":false,\"latest_commit_time\":\"2025-04-17 16:31:08\"}","user_uuid":null,"tools":null,"sse_url":null,"sse_provider":null,"sse_params":null,"is_official":false,"server_command":null,"server_params":null,"server_config":null,"allow_call":false,"is_innovation":false,"is_dxt":false,"dxt_manifest":null,"dxt_file_url":null,"is_audit":false},"randomProjects":[],"currentServerKey":"$undefined"}]]}]

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