Obsidian MCP Server
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBSIDIAN_PATH | No | Path to the Obsidian CLI binary | obsidian |
| OBSIDIAN_VAULT | No | Default vault name (if not specified per-call) | |
| OBSIDIAN_TIMEOUT | No | Command timeout in seconds | 30 |
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Features and capabilities supported by this server
Protocol revision2025-11-25
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| tools | {
"listChanged": false
} |
| prompts | {
"listChanged": false
} |
| resources | {
"subscribe": false,
"listChanged": false
} |
| experimental | {} |
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| obsidian_file_infoC | Show file info (default: active file) |
| obsidian_filesC | List files in the vault |
| obsidian_folder_infoD | Show folder info |
| obsidian_foldersC | List folders in the vault |
| obsidian_openD | Open a file |
| obsidian_createC | Create or overwrite a file |
| obsidian_readB | Read file contents (default: active file) |
| obsidian_appendC | Append content to a file (default: active file) |
| obsidian_prependC | Prepend content after frontmatter (default: active file) |
| obsidian_moveC | Move or rename a file (default: active file) |
| obsidian_renameC | Rename a file (default: active file) |
| obsidian_deleteC | Delete a file (default: active file, trash by default) |
| obsidian_searchC | Search vault for text. Returns matching file paths. |
| obsidian_search_contextC | Search with matching line context. Returns grep-style path:line: text output. |
| obsidian_dailyD | Open daily note. |
| obsidian_daily_pathB | Get daily note path. |
| obsidian_daily_readC | Read daily note contents. |
| obsidian_daily_appendC | Append content to daily note. |
| obsidian_daily_prependC | Prepend content to daily note. |
| obsidian_tasksC | List tasks in the vault. |
| obsidian_taskD | Show or update a task. |
| obsidian_tagsC | List tags in the vault. |
| obsidian_tagD | Get tag info. |
| obsidian_propertiesC | List properties in the vault. |
| obsidian_property_setC | Set a property on a file (default: active file). |
| obsidian_property_removeB | Remove a property from a file (default: active file). |
| obsidian_property_readC | Read a property value from a file (default: active file). |
| obsidian_backlinksB | List backlinks to a file (default: active file). |
| obsidian_linksB | List outgoing links from a file (default: active file). |
| obsidian_unresolvedC | List unresolved links in vault. |
| obsidian_orphansB | List files with no incoming links. |
| obsidian_deadendsB | List files with no outgoing links. |
| obsidian_outlineC | Show headings for the current file. |
| obsidian_templatesD | List templates. |
| obsidian_bookmarksD | List bookmarks. |
| obsidian_bookmarkD | Add a bookmark. |
| obsidian_vaultD | Show vault info. |
| obsidian_wordcountC | Count words and characters (default: active file). |
| obsidian_pluginsC | List installed plugins. |
| obsidian_plugins_enabledC | List enabled plugins. |
| obsidian_plugin_infoD | Get plugin info. |
| obsidian_plugin_enableD | Enable a plugin. |
| obsidian_plugin_disableC | Disable a plugin. |
| obsidian_plugin_installC | Install a community plugin. |
| obsidian_plugin_reloadC | Reload a plugin (for developers). |
| obsidian_workspaceC | Show workspace tree. |
| obsidian_workspacesC | List saved workspaces. |
| obsidian_workspace_saveC | Save current layout as workspace. |
| obsidian_workspace_loadD | Load a saved workspace. |
| obsidian_basesC | List all .base files in the vault. |
| obsidian_base_createC | Create a new item in a base. |
| obsidian_base_queryD | Query a base and return results. |
| obsidian_diffD | List or compare versions from file recovery and Sync. |
| obsidian_historyC | List versions from file recovery. |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No resources | |
TDQS
Scored across 54 tools
The tools cover distinct Obsidian operations like file management, plugins, properties, and search, but there is notable overlap in some areas. For example, obsidian_create and obsidian_append/prepend both modify files, and obsidian_rename and obsidian_move both handle file renaming, which could cause confusion. However, descriptions help clarify specific use cases.
All tool names follow a consistent 'obsidian_' prefix with snake_case and clear verb_noun patterns, such as obsidian_create, obsidian_read, and obsidian_plugins_list. This uniformity makes the set predictable and easy to navigate, with no deviations in naming conventions.
With 54 tools, the count is excessive for an Obsidian server, leading to a bloated and potentially overwhelming interface. While Obsidian is feature-rich, many tools could be consolidated or omitted without losing functionality, making the set feel heavy and less user-friendly.
The tool set provides comprehensive coverage of Obsidian's core features, including file CRUD operations, plugin management, property handling, search, and workspace controls. There are no obvious gaps; agents can perform full lifecycle tasks from creation to deletion and advanced functions like version history and tagging.