Obsidian Vault MCP
Local Zotero, MinerU, Obsidian literature workflow with transactional Analysis notes.
Install
registry version 3.0.2
Python
uvx zotero-obsidian-mcpPython
uvx zotero-obsidian-mcp@3.0.2
Setup by client
Pick your client — the config below is generated for this server (local stdio). Copy respects the “Pin version” switch above.
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"obsidian-vault-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"zotero-obsidian-mcp"
],
"env": {
"OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH": "<YOUR_OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH>"
}
}
}
}{
"mcpServers": {
"obsidian-vault-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"zotero-obsidian-mcp@3.0.2"
],
"env": {
"OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH": "<YOUR_OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH>"
}
}
}
}Format verified against the official Claude Desktop docs ↗.
terminal
claude mcp add --env OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH=<YOUR_OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH> obsidian-vault-mcp -- uvx zotero-obsidian-mcp
claude mcp add --env OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH=<YOUR_OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH> obsidian-vault-mcp -- uvx zotero-obsidian-mcp@3.0.2
Format verified against the official Claude Code docs ↗.
.cursor/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"obsidian-vault-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"zotero-obsidian-mcp"
],
"env": {
"OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH": "<YOUR_OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH>"
}
}
}
}{
"mcpServers": {
"obsidian-vault-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"zotero-obsidian-mcp@3.0.2"
],
"env": {
"OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH": "<YOUR_OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH>"
}
}
}
}Format verified against the official Cursor docs ↗.
.vscode/mcp.json
{
"servers": {
"obsidian-vault-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"zotero-obsidian-mcp"
],
"env": {
"OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH": "<YOUR_OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH>"
}
}
}
}{
"servers": {
"obsidian-vault-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"zotero-obsidian-mcp@3.0.2"
],
"env": {
"OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH": "<YOUR_OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH>"
}
}
}
}Format verified against the official VS Code docs ↗.
mcp_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"obsidian-vault-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"zotero-obsidian-mcp"
],
"env": {
"OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH": "<YOUR_OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH>"
}
}
}
}{
"mcpServers": {
"obsidian-vault-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"zotero-obsidian-mcp@3.0.2"
],
"env": {
"OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH": "<YOUR_OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH>"
}
}
}
}Format verified against the official Windsurf docs ↗.
Environment variables
Defined in the server's official registry manifest. Required secrets are shown as <YOUR_…> placeholders in the configs above.
OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATHrequired — Absolute path to the Obsidian vault, or auto when the client project is inside it.
GitHub
⭐ 93 stars · 最近更新于 93 天前 · MIT license
About this server
Distributed as Python, listed under Productivity. Review our MCP security guide before granting access to real data.
Frequently asked questions
How do I install Obsidian Vault MCP?
Run the install command shown above, then paste the config for your client (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code or Windsurf) into its MCP settings and restart the client.
Is Obsidian Vault MCP free to use?
The MCP server itself is free to install. The source is public on https://github.com/luffysolution-svg/obsidian-vault-mcp. Any third-party service it calls may require its own API key and account.
Which clients support Obsidian Vault MCP?
Any MCP-compatible client can use it, including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf and custom agents.
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