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Obsidian Vault MCP server

OleksandrKucherenko/mcp-obsidian-via-rest

Access Obsidian vaults via Local REST API - read, search, and interact with notes

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Install Obsidian Vault in Claude Code

Claude Code
claude mcp add obsidian-vault -e API_KEY=... -e API_URLS=... -- npx -y @oleksandrkucherenko/mcp-obsidian
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "obsidian-vault": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@oleksandrkucherenko/mcp-obsidian"
      ],
      "env": {
        "API_KEY": "...",
        "API_URLS": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Obsidian Vault MCP server do?

Access Obsidian vaults via Local REST API - read, search, and interact with notes

Is the Obsidian Vault 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 Vault 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 Vault to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add obsidian-vault -e API_KEY=... -e API_URLS=... -- npx -y @oleksandrkucherenko/mcp-obsidian

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