Obsidian MCP Complete for Claude Code
A local-first MCP server for searching and editing Obsidian vault files.
Open maintainer documentationWHAT YOU CAN DOSearch and edit notes · Navigate note links · Manage tasks and frontmatter
HOW IT WORKSFiles & library
PLATFORMSNot documented
DOCUMENTED AGENTSClaude Code
Documented capabilities
- Search and edit notesDocumentation
- Navigate note linksDocumentation
- Manage tasks and frontmatterDocumentation
Agent compatibility
| Agent | Compatibility | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Code | Documented setup | The integration documentation explicitly names this client. Source |
| Codex | MCP compatibility (inferred) | MCP support suggests compatibility; this client is not documented by the maintainer. |
| Cursor | MCP compatibility (inferred) | MCP support suggests compatibility; this client is not documented by the maintainer. |
Setup route
Follow the linked maintainer installation guide. Review dependencies and permissions before running third-party code.
Node.js and a path to a local Obsidian vault.
Limitations
The core tools read and write vault files directly; the optional REST bridge requires a separate plugin.