mcp-obsidian-planner
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# mcp-obsidian-planner





**Obsidian vault planning MCP server with GTD + PARA methodology.**
17 tools for daily notes, inbox, tasks, projects, weekly reviews and full-text search.
[Getting Started](#getting-started) ·
[Tools](#tools) ·
[Architecture](#architecture) ·
[Configuration](#configuration)
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## What It Does
Connects Claude Code (or any MCP client) directly to your Obsidian vault for structured planning:
- **Daily notes** — Create from templates, set Top 3 focus, track tasks
- **Inbox** — Capture ideas, prioritize, process items into projects/areas
- **Tasks** — List, add, toggle across any note or folder
- **Projects** — Create with PARA areas, track status and deadlines
- **Weekly reviews** — Auto-generate summaries with completion rates
- **Search** — Full-text search across the vault with context
Works with the [LifeOS](https://github.com/jarero321) vault structure using Templater templates and Dataview-compatible frontmatter.
---
## Getting Started
### Prerequisites
- Node.js >= 18
- An Obsidian vault with folder structure (see [Vault Structure](#vault-structure))
### Installation
```bash
git clone https://github.com/jarero321/mcp-obsidian-planner.git
cd mcp-obsidian-planner
npm install
npm run build
```
### Configure Claude Code
Add to `~/.claude/settings.json`:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"obsidian-planner": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/mcp-obsidian-planner/dist/main.js"],
"env": {
"VAULT_PATH": "/path/to/your/obsidian/vault"
}
}
}
}
```
### Configure Claude Desktop
Add to `claude_desktop_config.json`:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"obsidian-planner": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/mcp-obsidian-planner/dist/main.js"],
"env": {
"VAULT_PATH": "/path/to/your/obsidian/vault"
}
}
}
}
```
### Verify
```bash
# Test with MCP Inspector
npm run inspect
# Or run directly
npm run start:stdio
```
---
## Tools
### Daily Notes (3)
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `daily_create` | Create a daily note from template. Returns existing note if already created. |
| `daily_get` | Get a daily note with parsed sections (focus, tasks, log, gratitude, reflection). |
| `daily_set_focus` | Set the Top 3 focus priorities for a daily note. |
### Inbox (4)
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `inbox_list` | List all inbox items grouped by priority (Urgente, Puede esperar, Algún día, Captura Rápida, Notas Rápidas). |
| `inbox_add` | Add a new item to the inbox with timestamp. |
| `inbox_process` | Move an inbox item to a project, daily note, area, archive, or delete it. |
| `inbox_prioritize` | Change the priority of an inbox item between sections. |
### Tasks (3)
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `tasks_list` | List tasks from a specific note, folder, or the entire vault. Filter by status. |
| `task_toggle` | Toggle a task between pending `[ ]` and completed `[x]`. |
| `task_add` | Add a new task to a note in a specific section. |
### Weekly Reviews (2)
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `weekly_summary` | Generate weekly summary: completed/pending tasks, dailies filled, project progress. |
| `weekly_create` | Create a weekly review note from template. |
### Search & Notes (3)
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `vault_search` | Full-text search across the vault with context lines. |
| `note_read` | Read a note from the vault by its relative path. |
| `notes_list` | List all notes in a folder with optional pattern filter. |
### Projects (2)
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `projects_list` | List projects with status, area, deadline. Filter by status or area. |
| `project_create` | Create a new project from template with area assignment. |
---
## Architecture
Clean Architecture with NestJS dependency injection:
```
src/
├── domain/ # Entities, enums, value objects
│ ├── entities/ # Task, Note, DailyNote, Project, InboxItem, WeeklyReview
│ ├── enums/ # TaskStatus, ProjectStatus, InboxPriority, Area
│ └── value-objects/ # VaultPath (path traversal protection), DateRange
│
├── application/ # Business logic
│ ├── ports/ # Abstractions (VaultRepository, NoteParser, TemplateEngine, Logger)
│ └── use-cases/ # 17 use cases organized by domain
│ ├── daily/ # CreateDaily, GetDaily, SetDailyFocus
│ ├── inbox/ # ListInbox, AddInbox, ProcessInbox, PrioritizeInbox
│ ├── tasks/ # ListTasks, ToggleTask, AddTask
│ ├── weekly/ # WeeklySummary, CreateWeekly
│ ├── search/ # VaultSearch, ReadNote, ListNotes
│ └── projects/ # ListProjects, CreateProject
│
├── infrastructure/ # Concrete implementations
│ ├── vault/ # File system operations (fs/promises)
│ ├── parser/ # Markdown + frontmatter parsing (gray-matter)
│ ├── template/ # Templater syntax replacement (dayjs)
│ ├── logging/ # stderr JSON logger (stdout reserved for MCP)
│ └── mcp/ # MCP server, handlers, presenter, tool definitions
│
└── config/ # Vault configuration module
```
### Ports & Adapters
| Port | Symbol | Implementation |
|------|--------|----------------|
| `VaultRepository` | `VAULT_REPOSITORY` | `FsVaultRepository` — File system operations with path traversal protection |
| `NoteParser` | `NOTE_PARSER` | `MarkdownNoteParserService` — gray-matter + regex parsing |
| `TemplateEngine` | `TEMPLATE_ENGINE` | `SimpleTemplateEngineService` — Templater syntax with dayjs |
| `LoggerPort` | `LOGGER_PORT` | `StderrLoggerService` — JSON logs to stderr |
---
## Configuration
### Environment Variables
| Variable | Description | Default |
|----------|-------------|---------|
| `VAULT_PATH` | Absolute path to Obsidian vault | (required) |
| `DAILY_FOLDER` | Daily notes folder | `07-Daily` |
| `INBOX_FILE` | Inbox markdown file | `01-Inbox/Inbox.md` |
| `PROJECTS_FOLDER` | Projects folder | `02-Proyectos` |
| `AREAS_FOLDER` | Areas (PARA) folder | `04-Areas` |
| `TEMPLATES_FOLDER` | Templates folder | `Templates` |
| `ARCHIVE_FOLDER` | Archive folder | `06-Archive` |
Copy `.env.example` to `.env` and adjust paths:
```bash
cp .env.example .env
```
### Transport Modes
```bash
# stdio (default) — for Claude Code / Claude Desktop
node dist/main.js
# SSE — for web clients
node dist/main.js --sse
# Runs on PORT (default: 3000)
```
---
## Vault Structure
Expected Obsidian vault layout:
```
Vault/
├── 00-Dashboard/ # Central hub with Dataview queries
├── 01-Inbox/
│ └── Inbox.md # GTD inbox with priority sections
├── 02-Proyectos/ # Active projects with frontmatter
├── 04-Areas/ # PARA areas (Salud, Carrera, Finanzas, etc.)
├── 06-Archive/ # Archived items
├── 07-Daily/ # Daily notes (YYYY-MM-DD.md)
└── Templates/ # Templater templates
├── Daily Template.md
├── Weekly Review.md
└── Proyecto Template.md
```
### Inbox Format
```markdown
## Captura Rápida
- [ ] Some task _2025-01-15 10:30_
- Some note _2025-01-15 11:00_
## Urgente (hacer esta semana)
- [ ] Important task _2025-01-15 09:00_
## Puede esperar
## Algún día / Quizás
## Notas Rápidas
```
### Project Frontmatter
```yaml
---
estado: En progreso
area: Carrera
inicio: 2025-01-01
deadline: 2025-03-01
objetivo: Build the thing
---
```
---
## Tech Stack
```
Runtime Node.js 18+
Framework NestJS 11 (application context, no HTTP)
MCP SDK @modelcontextprotocol/sdk 1.12
Parsing gray-matter (YAML), regex (tasks, sections)
Dates dayjs (Templater replacement)
Validation Zod (tool input schemas)
Architecture Clean Architecture, Ports & Adapters
```
---
## Scripts
| Script | Description |
|--------|-------------|
| `npm run build` | Compile TypeScript |
| `npm run start:stdio` | Run MCP server (stdio) |
| `npm run start:sse` | Run MCP server (SSE) |
| `npm run inspect` | Open MCP Inspector |
| `npm test` | Run tests |
| `npm run test:cov` | Run tests with coverage |
| `npm run lint` | Lint and fix |
---
## License
MIT
TDQS
Scored across 17 tools
Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose with no ambiguity. For example, daily_create, daily_get, and daily_set_focus all target different operations on daily notes, while inbox_add, inbox_list, inbox_prioritize, and inbox_process handle distinct inbox management steps. The tool set avoids overlap, making it easy for an agent to select the correct tool.
Tool names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern throughout, such as daily_create, inbox_add, note_read, and project_create. All tools use snake_case with clear, descriptive names that indicate both the resource and action, providing a predictable and readable naming convention across the entire set.
With 17 tools, the count is well-scoped for a planner application covering daily notes, inbox management, projects, tasks, and vault operations. Each tool earns its place by addressing specific needs in the domain, such as creating, reading, listing, and updating various elements, without being excessive or insufficient for the server's purpose.
The tool set provides complete CRUD/lifecycle coverage for the planner domain, including creation (e.g., daily_create, project_create), reading (e.g., daily_get, note_read), updating (e.g., daily_set_focus, task_toggle), and deletion (implied in inbox_process). It covers all core workflows from inbox capture to project management and weekly reviews, with no obvious gaps that would cause agent failures.