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Obsidian is a Productivity MCP server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf and any MCP-compatible AI agent access and manage Obsidian vault. Install in 1 minute with mcpizy install obsidian.

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Obsidian

Productivity

Last updated May 30, 2026 · By MCPizy team

Access and manage Obsidian vault

Install Obsidian

Via MCPizy CLI (recommended):
mcpizy install obsidian
Or run directly:
npx -y obsidian-mcp

Works with

Claude Code
Claude Desktop
Cursor
Windsurf
VS Code + Copilot
Any MCP Client

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Key Takeaways

  • Obsidian exposes an MCP interface for productivity workflows in Claude Code, Cursor and Windsurf.
  • No authentication required — works out of the box once installed.
  • Install in 1 command: mcpizy install obsidian — config written to your client automatically.
  • Free and open source — verified compatible with every MCP client (Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code + Copilot).
  • Best use case: automate productivity workflows from your AI agent without leaving the editor.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Obsidian MCP server?

The Obsidian MCP server is an Productivity Model Context Protocol server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code with Copilot, and other MCP-compatible AI agents access and manage Obsidian vault. It exposes Obsidian's capabilities as tools the AI can call directly from your editor or CLI.

How do I install Obsidian MCP with Claude Code?

The fastest way is the MCPizy CLI: run `mcpizy install obsidian` and MCPizy will add the server to your `.claude.json` automatically. You can also install it manually by adding an entry under `mcpServers` in `.claude.json` with the command `npx -y obsidian-mcp` and restarting Claude Code.

Is Obsidian MCP free?

Yes. The Obsidian MCP server is free and open source. You may still need a Obsidian account or API key to connect the server to the underlying service, but the MCP layer itself has no MCPizy subscription cost.

Does Obsidian MCP work with Cursor and Windsurf?

Yes. Any MCP-compatible client works — including Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor (via `.cursor/mcp.json`), Windsurf, VS Code with Copilot Chat, and custom agents built on the MCP SDK. The same install command targets all of them; only the config file path differs.

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What can I do with Obsidian MCP?

Once installed, your AI agent can access and manage Obsidian vault directly inside your conversation. Typical use cases include asking Claude Code or Cursor to run Obsidian operations, inspect results, chain Obsidian with other MCP servers (see our Workflow Recipes), and automate repetitive productivity tasks without leaving your editor.