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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

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Last updated September 4, 2026 Β· By MCPizy team

Access and manage Obsidian vault

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Repo audit: 87/100 β€” solid, with minor gaps in docs or maintenance

Scored on licence, adoption, maintenance and documentation of StevenStavrakis/obsidian-mcp. We show the grade whether it flatters the server or not.

last commit 2 days ago Β· 725 stars Β· MIT licence Β· 7 open issues

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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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Frequently asked questions

What is the Obsidian MCP server?

Obsidian is listed as an Productivity Model Context Protocol server whose documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent access and manage Obsidian vault. Client support, permissions and authentication remain specific to the upstream project.

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.

Does MCPizy charge to view or install Obsidian MCP?

No. Reading this profile and copying its install guidance is free. Upstream software, API, account or usage costs are separate, and licence coverage should be checked from the linked source when available.

Does Obsidian MCP work with Cursor and Windsurf?

The MCP standard is supported by those clients, but a specific server can still have client-specific setup or transport limits. Use the configuration shown on this page when present and verify the upstream instructions before installation.

What can I do with Obsidian MCP?

Its documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent access and manage Obsidian vault. The exact tools, permissions and write capabilities depend on the server version and configuration shown by the upstream project.

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