Obsidian MCP
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- AlicenseAqualityAmaintenanceStandalone MCP server for Obsidian vaults - hybrid search (FTS5 + vector + cross-encoder reranking), images and PDFs in agent-readable form, Kanban-aware tasks (Tasks-plugin + Dataview formats), structured memory with topic recall, fine-grained read/write tools for optimal token efficiency, and link graph support. Run locally, self-host, or one-click deploy for remote access. OAuth 2.1.103366 npm26MIT
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- AlicenseAqualityFmaintenanceA Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides AI assistants with secure access to Obsidian vaults. Enables reading, writing, searching, and managing notes without requiring Obsidian to be running.503,967 npmApache 2.0
- FlicenseNot gradedqualityCmaintenanceMCP server that provides tools and resources for AI models to interact with an Obsidian vault, enabling file operations, search, and management via the Model Context Protocol.2-
- FlicenseNot gradedqualityDmaintenanceA local MCP server that wraps the Obsidian CLI to give AI assistants direct access to read, edit, and manage notes within an Obsidian vault. It enables advanced operations such as frontmatter property management, context-aware searching, and the execution of internal Obsidian commands.2-
- AlicenseBqualityFmaintenanceA Model Context Protocol server that enables AI assistants to read, write, and manipulate notes in your Obsidian vault through a standardized interface.52,886 npm4ISC
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TDQS
Scored across 11 tools
Most tools have distinct purposes focused on note/file management (create, read, update, delete, list, move, search) and vault operations (manage_folder, auto_backlink_vault). However, 'notes_insight' stands out as an AI-powered summarization tool that overlaps conceptually with search/read functions, potentially causing confusion about when to use it versus other content tools.
Tool names follow a consistent snake_case pattern with clear verb_noun structures (e.g., create_note, delete_note, list_notes). All tools adhere to this convention, making them predictable and easy to understand at a glance without any mixing of styles or erratic naming.
With 11 tools, the set is well-scoped for managing an Obsidian vault, covering core CRUD operations, file organization, search, and specialized features like backlinking and insights. Each tool earns its place without feeling excessive or insufficient for the domain.
The tool surface provides complete coverage for note and vault management, including create, read, update, delete, list, move, search, folder management, and advanced features like backlinking and insights. There are no obvious gaps, and agents can perform full lifecycle operations without dead ends.