Obsidian MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Obsidian in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add afable702-obsidian -e OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH=... -- npx -y vault-mcp-tools

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "afable702-obsidian": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "vault-mcp-tools"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Obsidian MCP server do?

Complete Obsidian vault MCP server. 35 tools: notes, search, graph, tags, canvas.

Is the Obsidian MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Obsidian run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Obsidian to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add afable702-obsidian -e OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH=... -- npx -y vault-mcp-tools

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