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Obsidian MCP Local

Obsidian MCP Local

MCP local en Node.js + TypeScript para exponer tu vault de Obsidian a VS Code + GitHub Copilot.

Ha sido diseñado para uso local mediante stdio, con enfoque en leer y escribir notas Markdown dentro de tu vault.

Install

npm install -g obsidian-mcp-local

Related MCP server: Obsidian MCP Server

Features

Herramientas disponibles

  • search_notes(query)

    • busca por texto en la ruta, frontmatter y contenido de las notas

    • devuelve resultados clasificados con un pequeño extracto

  • get_note(path)

    • abre una nota del vault

    • devuelve path, frontmatter y content

  • create_note(path, content, overwrite?)

    • crea una nota nueva

    • opcionalmente sobrescribe una nota existente

  • append_to_note(path, content)

    • añade contenido al final de una nota existente

  • find_by_tag(tag)

    • encuentra notas por etiqueta

    • admite tags en el frontmatter y etiquetas inline en el contenido

Reglas implementadas

  • solo accede a archivos dentro del vault configurado

  • ignora directorios como:

    • .obsidian

    • .git

    • node_modules

  • trabaja solo con archivos .md

  • normaliza rutas para evitar el acceso fuera del directorio base

Estructura del proyecto

obsidian-mcp-local/
  package.json
  tsconfig.json
  README.md
  .vscode/
    mcp.example.json
  src/
    index.ts

Requisitos previos

  • Node.js 20+

  • npm

  • VS Code con GitHub Copilot

  • un vault de Obsidian local

Instalación

En el directorio del proyecto:

npm install
npm run build

Para desarrollo:

npm run dev

Para ejecutar la versión compilada:

npm start

Cómo usar en VS Code

1. Compila el proyecto

npm install
npm run build

2. Ajusta el archivo MCP de VS Code

Copia el contenido de .vscode/mcp.example.json a tu .vscode/mcp.json en el espacio de trabajo donde vayas a usar Copilot.

Ejemplo: utilizando localmente:

{
  "servers": {
    "obsidian-local-vault": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["C:/caminho/para/obsidian-mcp-local/dist/index.js"],
      "env": {
        "OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH": "D:/Obsidian/Vault"
      }
    }
  }
}

utilizando vía npx (sin necesidad de build local):

{
  "servers": {
    "obsidian-local-vault": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "obsidian-mcp-local"],
      "env": {
        "OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH": "D:/Obsidian/Vault"
      }
    }
  }
}

3. Actualiza las rutas

Sustituye:

  • C:/caminho/para/obsidian-mcp-local/dist/index.js

  • D:/Obsidian/Vault

por las rutas reales de tu máquina.

4. Reinicia/recarga VS Code

Después de esto, Copilot debería descubrir el servidor MCP.

Ejemplos de uso en Copilot Chat

  • “Busca en mi vault notas sobre .NET”

  • “Abre la nota knowledge/backend/dotnet.md

  • “Crea una nota en inbox/ideias-mcp.md con un resumen de lo que discutimos”

  • “Añade al final de la nota daily/2026-04-06.md el texto - testar MCP local

  • “Encuentra notas con la etiqueta #arquitetura

Posibles mejoras futuras

  • append_under_heading

  • análisis de [[wikilinks]]

  • get_backlinks(note)

  • índice en SQLite para búsqueda rápida

  • lista blanca de carpetas para escritura (inbox/, daily/, scratch/)

  • bloqueo configurable de escritura en determinadas carpetas

Observaciones importantes

  • Este proyecto no depende de que Obsidian esté abierto.

  • Opera directamente sobre los archivos del vault.

  • Si habilitas la escritura tanto en Obsidian como en VS Code, el control de concurrencia queda bajo tu responsabilidad.

  • El proyecto actualmente asume que el vault es una carpeta Markdown local.

Archivo principal

La implementación está en:

  • src/index.ts

Licencia

Uso personal / base inicial para personalización.

Available Tools

5 tools
append_to_noteD
ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
pathYes
contentYes

TDQS

D1/5.0
Behavior1/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Tool has no description.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness1/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Tool has no description.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness1/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Tool has no description.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters1/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Tool has no description.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose1/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

Tool has no description.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines1/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Tool has no description.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

create_noteD
ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
pathYes
contentYes
overwriteNo

TDQS

D1/5.0
Behavior1/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Tool has no description.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness1/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Tool has no description.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness1/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Tool has no description.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters1/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Tool has no description.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose1/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

Tool has no description.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines1/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Tool has no description.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

find_by_tagD
ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
tagYes

TDQS

D1/5.0
Behavior1/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Tool has no description.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness1/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Tool has no description.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness1/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Tool has no description.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters1/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Tool has no description.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose1/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

Tool has no description.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines1/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Tool has no description.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

get_noteD
ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
pathYes

TDQS

D1/5.0
Behavior1/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Tool has no description.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness1/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Tool has no description.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness1/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Tool has no description.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters1/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Tool has no description.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose1/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

Tool has no description.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines1/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Tool has no description.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

search_notesD
ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
queryYes

TDQS

D1/5.0
Behavior1/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Tool has no description.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness1/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Tool has no description.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness1/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Tool has no description.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters1/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Tool has no description.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose1/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

Tool has no description.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines1/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Tool has no description.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

Tool Schema Changelog

Recent tool additions, removals, and schema changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. 5 tool updatesv1.0.2
    • First observedappend_to_note
    • First observedcreate_note
    • First observedfind_by_tag
    • First observedget_note
    • First observedsearch_notes

TDQS

C2.1/5.0

Scored across 5 tools

Disambiguation5/5

Each tool name clearly indicates a distinct operation: create, get, append, search, and find by tag. No significant overlap is apparent.

Naming Consistency5/5

All tool names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern in snake_case (e.g., create_note, search_notes), making the set predictable.

Tool Count5/5

Five tools cover essential note operations (create, retrieve, modify, search, tag) without unnecessary bloat or deficiency for the domain.

Completeness3/5

The set includes create, read, update (via append), and search operations but lacks a delete operation, which is a notable gap for a complete CRUD surface.

Maintenance

ActivityInactive
ResponsivenessNo issues

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