Obsidian CLI MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Obsidian CLI in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add stonematt-obsidian-cli -- npx -y mcp-obsidian-cli

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "stonematt-obsidian-cli": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-obsidian-cli"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Obsidian CLI MCP server do?

Save chat notes from Claude Desktop to your vault — MCP on Obsidian CLI. Keep what matters.

Is the Obsidian CLI 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 CLI 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 CLI to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add stonematt-obsidian-cli -- npx -y mcp-obsidian-cli

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