Obsidian MCP
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
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
Server capabilities have not been inspected yet.
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| list_notesB | List notes in the Obsidian vault. By default lists all notes recursively. |
| delete_noteC | Delete a note from the Obsidian vault |
| read_noteC | Read the content of a note in the Obsidian vault |
| create_noteC | Create a new note in the Obsidian vault |
| search_vaultC | Search for content in the Obsidian vault |
| move_noteC | Move or rename a note to a new location in the Obsidian vault |
| manage_folderB | Create, rename, move, or delete a folder in the Obsidian vault |
| update_noteC | Update content in an existing note using text replacements or precise insertions |
| read_multiple_notesB | Read content from multiple notes simultaneously |
| auto_backlink_vaultB | Automatically add backlinks throughout the entire vault by detecting note names in content and converting them to wikilinks |
| notes_insightC | Generate insights about a topic using TRILEMMA-PRINCIPLES framework with AI-powered summarization |
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 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.