VaultGate MCP for Claude Code & Cursor
A local MCP server that delegates vault access to the running Obsidian application.
Open maintainer documentationWHAT YOU CAN DORead and search notes · Manage tasks · Open notes in Obsidian
HOW IT WORKSLive app
PLATFORMSWindows · macOS · Linux
DOCUMENTED AGENTSClaude Code · Cursor
Documented capabilities
- Read and search notesDocumentation
- Manage tasksDocumentation
- Open notes in ObsidianDocumentation
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 | Documented setup | The integration documentation explicitly names this client. Source |
Setup route
Follow the linked maintainer installation guide. Review dependencies and permissions before running third-party code.
A running Obsidian instance and the VaultGate local server.
Limitations
The npm server supports desktop platforms; the optional tray companion is macOS Apple Silicon only.