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Obsidian MCP server

The Obsidian MCP server lets an AI assistant list, read, search, and edit files in an Obsidian vault through the Local REST API community plugin.

  • MIT licence
  • ★ 4,481 on GitHub
  • Verified against its source 19 Oct 2026
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What the Obsidian MCP server does

An assistant can list files and directories in the vault or in a specific directory, and read the contents of a single file. It can also search for documents matching a text query across the vault, insert or append content to notes, and delete files or directories. The server works with Obsidian through the Local REST API community plugin.

Tools it gives your assistant

7 tools or toolsets, as its documentation lists them.

  • list_files_in_vault Lists files and directories in vault root
  • list_files_in_dir Lists files and directories in a given folder
  • get_file_contents Returns content of a single file
  • search Searches all vault files for matching text
  • patch_content Inserts content relative to a heading, block, or frontmatter field
  • append_content Appends content to a new or existing file
  • delete_file Deletes a file or directory from the vault

How to install it

What you need

In the documentation's own words:

  • “Python >= 3.11”

Commands and settings change between versions. Check the official instructions before you install.