Install Obsidian Codex in Claude Code
This server doesn't publish a package to a registry, so follow the install steps in its README. Once it runs, register it with Claude Code:
claude mcp add obsidian-codex -- <command to start the server>Frequently asked questions
What does the Obsidian Codex MCP server do?
Local Obsidian vault access working directly on Markdown files without the Obsidian app or plugins, with read-only mode, backup-on-write and path isolation.
Is the Obsidian Codex 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 Codex 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 Codex to Claude Code?
Follow the install steps in the project's README at https://github.com/dot-RealityTest/obsidian-codex-mcp, then register it with "claude mcp add".
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