read_note_tool

Retrieve content and metadata from a specific note in your Obsidian vault. Use this tool to display, analyze, or verify note data before making updates or processing. Essential for preserving existing content and ensuring accurate modifications.

Instructions

Read the content and metadata of a specific note.

When to use:
- Displaying note contents to the user
- Analyzing or processing existing note data
- ALWAYS before updating a note to preserve existing content
- Verifying a note exists before making changes

When NOT to use:
- Searching multiple notes (use search_notes instead)
- Getting only metadata (use get_note_info for efficiency)

Returns:
    Note content and metadata including tags, aliases, and frontmatter

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`ctx`	No
`path`	Yes	Path to the note relative to vault root

Input Schema (JSON Schema)

{
  "properties": {
    "ctx": {
      "default": null,
      "title": "Ctx"
    },
    "path": {
      "description": "Path to the note relative to vault root",
      "examples": [
        "Daily/2024-01-15.md",
        "Projects/AI Research.md",
        "Ideas/Quick Note.md"
      ],
      "maxLength": 255,
      "minLength": 1,
      "pattern": "^[^/].*\\.md$",
      "title": "Path",
      "type": "string"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "path"
  ],
  "type": "object"
}

Obsidian MCP Server

read_note_tool

Instructions

Input Schema

Input Schema (JSON Schema)

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