mcp-obsidian
by MarkusPfundstein · Python
MCP server that interacts with Obsidian via the Obsidian rest API community plugin
Productivity & CommsMaintained4.5k
Best Obsidian & Notes MCP servers
Read, search and write notes in Obsidian vaults and other local note apps — turn your second brain into assistant context. We compared 13 Obsidian & Notes MCP servers — 11 updated in the last 90 days, 6 with one-click install — ranked by relevance and GitHub stars.
Quick comparison
Top 12 by relevance. Status: maintained = commit in the last 90 days.
| Server | Stars | Status | Updated | Install | API key |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mcp-obsidianMarkusPfundstein | ★ 4.5k | Maintained | 1 month ago | One-click | Likely |
| obsidian-local-rest-apicoddingtonbear | ★ 3k | Maintained | 2 days ago | Command | Likely |
| obsidian-mcpStevenStavrakis | ★ 742 | Maintained | 5 days ago | One-click | Not mentioned |
| obsidian-mcp-servercyanheads | ★ 695 | Maintained | 7 days ago | One-click | Likely |
| obsidian-mcp-pluginaaronsb | ★ 466 | Maintained | today | Command | Likely |
| mcp-logseqergut | ★ 343 | Maintained | 16 days ago | Command | Likely |
| obsidian-mcpnewtype-01 | ★ 310 | Stale | 1 year ago | Command | Likely |
| contextplusforloopcodes | ★ 2k | Aging | 3 months ago | One-click | Likely |
| erd-editordineug | ★ 1.7k | Maintained | 2 days ago | Command | Not mentioned |
| mcpvaultbitbonsai | ★ 1.7k | Maintained | today | One-click | Not mentioned |
| chubbyskillschubbyguan | ★ 1.2k | Maintained | 5 days ago | See README | Likely |
| docsagentdocsagent | ★ 571 | Maintained | 15 days ago | One-click | Likely |
All 13 Obsidian & Notes MCP servers
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obsidian-local-rest-api
by coddingtonbear · TypeScript
A secure REST API and Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for your vault.
Productivity & CommsMaintainedRemote3k
obsidian-mcp
by StevenStavrakis · TypeScript
A simple MCP server for Obsidian
Productivity & CommsMaintained742
obsidian-mcp-server
by cyanheads · TypeScript
Read, write, search, and surgically edit Obsidian vault notes, tags, and frontmatter via MCP. STDIO or Streamable HTTP.
Productivity & CommsMaintainedRemote695
obsidian-mcp-plugin
by aaronsb · TypeScript
High-performance Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Obsidian that provides AI tools with direct vault access through semantic operations and HTTP transport.
Productivity & CommsMaintained466
mcp-logseq
by ergut · Python
MCP server to interact with LogSeq via its Local HTTP API - enabling AI assistants like Claude to seamlessly read, write, and manage your LogSeq graph.
Productivity & CommsMaintained343
obsidian-mcp
by newtype-01 · JavaScript
Obsidian MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server
Productivity & CommsStale310
contextplus
by forloopcodes · TypeScript
Semantic Intelligence for Large-Scale Engineering. Context+ is an MCP server designed for developers who demand 99% accuracy. By combining RAG, Tree-sitter AST, Spectral Clustering, and Obsidian-style linking, Context+ turns a massive codebase into a searchable, hierarchical feature graph.
Developer ToolsAging2k
erd-editor
by dineug · TypeScript
ERD Editor: design database schemas visually, import SQL DDL, GraphQL, DBML and AML, export DDL and code for 22 languages. Web app, Google Drive, VS Code, IntelliJ, Obsidian, a custom element, and an MCP server that lets coding agents edit diagrams live.
DatabasesMaintained1.7k
mcpvault
by bitbonsai · TypeScript
A lightweight Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for safe Obsidian vault access
Productivity & CommsMaintained1.7k
chubbyskills
by chubbyguan · Python
把中文全渠道内容（抖音 / B站 / 小红书 / 公众号 / X / 播客）采集进个人知识库的 14 个 AI Skill：图文存图、视频转文字稿、字幕优先免 GPU、RSS/YouTube 订阅调度与每日情报简报，附带知识库 MCP server。｜ Ingest Chinese content into your personal knowledge base — image/video routing, subtitle-first transcription, feed subscriptions with daily digests, and a KB MCP server.
Media & DesignMaintained1.2k
docsagent
by docsagent · TypeScript
⚡ DocsAgent — give your AI agents instant, private access to your personal knowledge base (Zotero, Obsidian, Apple Notes supported now, local docs on the road). Native C++ search core: BM25 + passage ranking in ~15 ms. MCP server for Claude, Cursor, Cline & any MCP client.
Productivity & CommsMaintainedRemote571
open-second-brain
by itechmeat · TypeScript
Local-first 🧠 memory for Hermes Agent that lives in your Obsidian vault and remembers project context. Nightly 😴 dream passes turn repeat corrections into confirmed preferences with measurable confidence. Adapters ship for Claude Code, Codex, and OpenClaw, with an MCP server for anything else.
Memory & KnowledgeMaintained477
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Obsidian & Notes MCP server FAQ
What is the best Obsidian & Notes MCP server?
Based on GitHub stars and recent activity, mcp-obsidian by MarkusPfundstein (★ 4.5k, updated 1 month ago) is the most popular actively maintained option on HookMCP, followed by obsidian-local-rest-api and obsidian-mcp. The right choice depends on whether you need write access, a hosted (remote) endpoint, or a server that runs locally without an API key.
How do I install a Obsidian & Notes MCP server in Claude, Cursor or VS Code?
Open the server's page on HookMCP, choose your client tab (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Claude Code) and copy the config — 6 of the 13 servers here have one-click install links for Cursor and VS Code. Restart your AI app and the new tools appear automatically.
Do Obsidian & Notes MCP servers need an API key?
10 of 13 servers here mention API keys or tokens in their README; 3 don't mention any. Check each listing's Details panel, and pass keys as environment variables rather than pasting them into chat.
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