Obsidian Local REST API · MCP for Claude Code & Cursor
The Local REST API plugin also provides an MCP endpoint for the open Obsidian vault.
Open maintainer documentationWHAT YOU CAN DORead and update vault notes · Search notes and invoke commands
HOW IT WORKSLive app
PLATFORMSWindows · macOS · Linux
DOCUMENTED AGENTSClaude Code · Cursor
Documented capabilities
- Read and update vault notesDocumentation
- Search notes and invoke commandsDocumentation
Agent compatibility
| Agent | Compatibility | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Code | Documented setup | The maintainer documents Claude Code setup for this connection. Source |
| Codex | MCP compatibility (inferred) | MCP transport compatibility is inferred; this agent is not explicitly documented for this connection. Source |
| Cursor | Documented setup | The maintainer documents Cursor setup for this connection. Source |
Setup route
Follow the linked maintainer documentation for installation, connection settings and supported versions.
Obsidian with the Local REST API community plugin installed and authenticated local access configured.
Limitations
Access is limited to the configured vault and enabled plugin endpoints; authentication is required.