LocalFree server, account needed

Obsidian MCP server

cyanheads/obsidian-mcp-server

Read, write, search, and surgically edit Obsidian notes, tags, and frontmatter via MCP.

698 GitHub stars108 forks41,740 npm downloads / month
Source code

Install Obsidian in Claude Code

Claude Code
claude mcp add cyanheads-obsidian -e OBSIDIAN_API_KEY=... -- npx -y obsidian-mcp-server
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cyanheads-obsidian": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "obsidian-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OBSIDIAN_API_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Obsidian MCP server do?

Read, write, search, and surgically edit Obsidian notes, tags, and frontmatter via MCP.

Is the Obsidian MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. 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 cyanheads-obsidian -e OBSIDIAN_API_KEY=... -- npx -y obsidian-mcp-server

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