calclavia/mcp-obsidian

Overview

This connector lets MCP clients like Claude Desktop read and search any directory of Markdown notes, such as an Obsidian vault. It provides a simple interface for querying and retrieving note content without needing a full Obsidian API.

Best for

Best for
Developers using Claude Desktop or other MCP clients who need quick access to Markdown notes from their vault

Use cases

• Searching and retrieving notes from an Obsidian vault via Claude Desktop
• Integrating AI assistants with a local Markdown note repository
• Building custom workflows that read or query Markdown files programmatically

Notes

This connector lets MCP clients like Claude Desktop read and search any directory of Markdown notes, such as an Obsidian vault. It provides a simple interface for querying and retrieving note content without needing a full Obsidian API.

Use cases

• Searching and retrieving notes from an Obsidian vault via Claude Desktop
• Integrating AI assistants with a local Markdown note repository
• Building custom workflows that read or query Markdown files programmatically

Pros

• Open source and easy to install with any MCP client
• Works directly with directories of Markdown files, no Obsidian app required
• Lightweight and focused on reading/searching without altering notes

Cons

• Limited to read and search operations (no write or edit support)
• Requires setting up an MCP client and connecting it to a directory
• Not a full Obsidian plugin, so advanced vault features like graph are unavailable

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