Obsidian MCP · igorilic for Claude Code & Cursor
An MCP server for searching and editing files in an Obsidian vault.
Open maintainer documentationWHAT YOU CAN DOCreate and edit notes · Search vault notes · Append to daily notes
HOW IT WORKSFiles & library
PLATFORMSNot documented
DOCUMENTED AGENTSClaude Code · Cursor
Documented capabilities
- Create and edit notesDocumentation
- Search vault notesDocumentation
- Append to daily notesDocumentation
Agent compatibility
| Agent | Compatibility | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Code | Documented setup | The maintainer documentation explicitly identifies this client. Source |
| Codex | MCP compatibility (inferred) | MCP support suggests compatibility; this client is not explicitly documented. |
| Cursor | Documented setup | The maintainer documentation explicitly identifies this client. Source |
Setup route
Follow the linked maintainer installation guide and review permissions before connecting your client.
Node.js 18 or newer and access to an Obsidian vault; Docker is an optional deployment route.
Limitations
The server works with vault files; its documentation does not establish control of the open Obsidian interface.