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This project implements a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for connecting AI models with Obsidian knowledge bases. Through this server, AI models can directly access and manipulate Obsidian notes, including reading, creating, updating, and deleting notes, as well as managing folder structures.

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Overview

Obsidian MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that connects AI models with Obsidian knowledge bases, allowing AI models to access and manipulate notes directly.

To use Obsidian MCP, ensure that Obsidian is running with the Local REST API plugin installed, then start the MCP server and interact with it through standard input/output.

  • Seamless integration with Obsidian knowledge bases - Support for reading, creating, updating, and deleting notes - Folder management capabilities (create, rename, move, delete) - Full-text search functionality - Compliance with Model Context Protocol standards
  1. Automating note-taking processes with AI assistance
  2. Enhancing knowledge management through AI-driven insights
  3. Integrating AI models for personalized learning experiences

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect Obsidian MCP 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": {
    "obsidian-mcp-newtype-01": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-obsidian-mcp-newtype-01"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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": {
    "obsidian-mcp-newtype-01": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-obsidian-mcp-newtype-01"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "obsidian-mcp-newtype-01": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-obsidian-mcp-newtype-01"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

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

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "obsidian-mcp-newtype-01": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-obsidian-mcp-newtype-01"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "obsidian-mcp-newtype-01": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-obsidian-mcp-newtype-01"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "obsidian-mcp-newtype-01": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-obsidian-mcp-newtype-01"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What are the prerequisites for using Obsidian MCP?

You need Node.js (v16 or higher), the Obsidian desktop application, and the Obsidian Local REST API plugin installed.

Is there a testing feature available?

Yes! The project includes a test script to validate server functionality.

How can I contribute to the project?

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