io.github.cyanheads/obsidian-mcp-server
Read, write, search, and surgically edit Obsidian notes, tags, and frontmatter v
Before you connect
Config example (to connect)
{
"mcpServers": {
"obsidian-mcp-server": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "bunx",
"args": ["obsidian-mcp-server@latest"],
"env": {
"MCP_TRANSPORT_TYPE": "stdio",
"MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "info",
"OBSIDIAN_API_KEY": "your-local-rest-api-key"
}
}
}
}Works with these clients
- Claude Desktopnpx
- Claude Codenpx
- Cursornpx
- VS Codenpx
- Windsurfnpx
Derived from the registry manifest (package type and transport) — we have not installed it ourselves. Check the official README before relying on it.
Install / Connect
claude mcp add obsidian-mcp-server -- npx -y obsidian-mcp-server@3.2.12Follow the official README; env and args vary per server.
🛠️ Maintenance weight 30% · 88 pts
📊 Adoption weight 25% · 62 pts
✅ Usability weight 20% · 100 pts
❤️ Health & community weight 25% · 56 pts
Sources: GitHub API · npm registry · Official registry · updated 2026-08-13
90-day trend
⭐ stars +2%
📦 weekly downloads +215%
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