Obsidian MCP
About This Server
An MCP server that connects to your Obsidian vault. Leveraging the Obsidian REST API community plugin, it lets AI agents read, search, create, and edit notes — giving them access to your knowledge base.
Installation
npx -y mcp-obsidian --vault /path/to/your/vaultFrequently Asked Questions
What are the prerequisites for Obsidian MCP?
You need to install the Obsidian community plugin 'Obsidian REST API' (obsidian://show-plugin?id=obsidian-rest-api). Once enabled, the plugin opens a local HTTP endpoint that the MCP server uses to communicate with your vault.
What can Obsidian MCP do?
AI agents can search your vault, read specific notes, create new notes, and edit existing ones. Useful for letting AI reference your knowledge base while writing, auto-organizing notes, or generating new content based on existing notes.
Is Obsidian MCP safe? Will it modify my notes?
Safe. The MCP server runs locally and communicates with your Obsidian instance via the REST API plugin — no external network requests. AI agents only create or modify notes when explicitly instructed, and you can review all actions. Regular vault backups are recommended.