Smart Connections MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Smart Connections in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add msdanyg-smart-connections -e SMART_VAULT_PATH=... -- npx -y smart-connections-mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "msdanyg-smart-connections": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "smart-connections-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SMART_VAULT_PATH": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each ... with your own value.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Smart Connections MCP server do?

Local semantic search over Obsidian vaults via Smart Connections embeddings. Multi-vault, private.

Is the Smart Connections 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 Smart Connections run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Smart Connections to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add msdanyg-smart-connections -e SMART_VAULT_PATH=... -- npx -y smart-connections-mcp

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