SERVER

Obsidian Sync MCP

Rank #2,662

io.github.es617/obsidian-sync-mcp

MCP server providing obsidian-sync-mcp capabilities

3 versions

66 GitHub stars

by es617 (5 servers)View repository ↗

First listed

Mar 24, 2026

Last publish date

Mar 30, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with Obsidian Sync MCP

Obsidian Sync MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by es617. It ranks #2,662 of 152,648 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 66 GitHub stars. Obsidian Sync MCP is listed across 3 registries — Official MCP, PulseMCP and Glama, with 3 tracked versions. It was first listed on Mar 24, 2026 and most recently updated on Mar 30, 2026.

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not yet written a checked profile for this server, so the paragraph above is assembled from registry data only. The repository README is the authority on what it does.

CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS

What Obsidian Sync MCP can and cannot do

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.

REQUIREMENTS

What you need before using Obsidian Sync MCP

DeclaredNo credentialsNo credentials declared

The registry listing declares no required environment variables or authentication. This is declared metadata, not a verified install — the repository README is the authority.

Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 26, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

VAULT_PATH · optional
COUCHDB_URL · optional
COUCHDB_USER · optional
COUCHDB_PASSWORD · optional
COUCHDB_DATABASE · optional
COUCHDB_PASSPHRASE · optional
COUCHDB_OBFUSCATE_PROPERTIES · optional
VAULT_NAME · optional
MCP_AUTH_TOKEN · optional
BASE_URL · optional
PORT · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect Obsidian Sync MCP and confirm it works

npm package

claude mcp add obsidian-sync-mcp -e "VAULT_PATH=<your VAULT_PATH>" -e "COUCHDB_URL=<your COUCHDB_URL>" -e "COUCHDB_USER=<your COUCHDB_USER>" -e "COUCHDB_PASSWORD=<your COUCHDB_PASSWORD>" -e "COUCHDB_DATABASE=<your COUCHDB_DATABASE>" -e "COUCHDB_PASSPHRASE=<your COUCHDB_PASSPHRASE>" -e "COUCHDB_OBFUSCATE_PROPERTIES=<your COUCHDB_OBFUSCATE_PROPERTIES>" -e "VAULT_NAME=<your VAULT_NAME>" -e "MCP_AUTH_TOKEN=<your MCP_AUTH_TOKEN>" -e "BASE_URL=<your BASE_URL>" -e "PORT=<your PORT>" -- npx -y obsidian-sync-mcp

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

[mcp_servers.obsidian-sync-mcp]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "obsidian-sync-mcp"]

[mcp_servers.obsidian-sync-mcp.env]
VAULT_PATH = "<your VAULT_PATH>"
COUCHDB_URL = "<your COUCHDB_URL>"
COUCHDB_USER = "<your COUCHDB_USER>"
COUCHDB_PASSWORD = "<your COUCHDB_PASSWORD>"
COUCHDB_DATABASE = "<your COUCHDB_DATABASE>"
COUCHDB_PASSPHRASE = "<your COUCHDB_PASSPHRASE>"
COUCHDB_OBFUSCATE_PROPERTIES = "<your COUCHDB_OBFUSCATE_PROPERTIES>"
VAULT_NAME = "<your VAULT_NAME>"
MCP_AUTH_TOKEN = "<your MCP_AUTH_TOKEN>"
BASE_URL = "<your BASE_URL>"
PORT = "<your PORT>"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "obsidian-sync-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "obsidian-sync-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "VAULT_PATH": "<your VAULT_PATH>",
        "COUCHDB_URL": "<your COUCHDB_URL>",
        "COUCHDB_USER": "<your COUCHDB_USER>",
        "COUCHDB_PASSWORD": "<your COUCHDB_PASSWORD>",
        "COUCHDB_DATABASE": "<your COUCHDB_DATABASE>",
        "COUCHDB_PASSPHRASE": "<your COUCHDB_PASSPHRASE>",
        "COUCHDB_OBFUSCATE_PROPERTIES": "<your COUCHDB_OBFUSCATE_PROPERTIES>",
        "VAULT_NAME": "<your VAULT_NAME>",
        "MCP_AUTH_TOKEN": "<your MCP_AUTH_TOKEN>",
        "BASE_URL": "<your BASE_URL>",
        "PORT": "<your PORT>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "obsidian-sync-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "obsidian-sync-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "VAULT_PATH": "<your VAULT_PATH>",
        "COUCHDB_URL": "<your COUCHDB_URL>",
        "COUCHDB_USER": "<your COUCHDB_USER>",
        "COUCHDB_PASSWORD": "<your COUCHDB_PASSWORD>",
        "COUCHDB_DATABASE": "<your COUCHDB_DATABASE>",
        "COUCHDB_PASSPHRASE": "<your COUCHDB_PASSPHRASE>",
        "COUCHDB_OBFUSCATE_PROPERTIES": "<your COUCHDB_OBFUSCATE_PROPERTIES>",
        "VAULT_NAME": "<your VAULT_NAME>",
        "MCP_AUTH_TOKEN": "<your MCP_AUTH_TOKEN>",
        "BASE_URL": "<your BASE_URL>",
        "PORT": "<your PORT>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "servers": {
    "obsidian-sync-mcp": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "obsidian-sync-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "VAULT_PATH": "<your VAULT_PATH>",
        "COUCHDB_URL": "<your COUCHDB_URL>",
        "COUCHDB_USER": "<your COUCHDB_USER>",
        "COUCHDB_PASSWORD": "<your COUCHDB_PASSWORD>",
        "COUCHDB_DATABASE": "<your COUCHDB_DATABASE>",
        "COUCHDB_PASSPHRASE": "<your COUCHDB_PASSPHRASE>",
        "COUCHDB_OBFUSCATE_PROPERTIES": "<your COUCHDB_OBFUSCATE_PROPERTIES>",
        "VAULT_NAME": "<your VAULT_NAME>",
        "MCP_AUTH_TOKEN": "<your MCP_AUTH_TOKEN>",
        "BASE_URL": "<your BASE_URL>",
        "PORT": "<your PORT>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "obsidian-sync-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "obsidian-sync-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "VAULT_PATH": "<your VAULT_PATH>",
        "COUCHDB_URL": "<your COUCHDB_URL>",
        "COUCHDB_USER": "<your COUCHDB_USER>",
        "COUCHDB_PASSWORD": "<your COUCHDB_PASSWORD>",
        "COUCHDB_DATABASE": "<your COUCHDB_DATABASE>",
        "COUCHDB_PASSPHRASE": "<your COUCHDB_PASSPHRASE>",
        "COUCHDB_OBFUSCATE_PROPERTIES": "<your COUCHDB_OBFUSCATE_PROPERTIES>",
        "VAULT_NAME": "<your VAULT_NAME>",
        "MCP_AUTH_TOKEN": "<your MCP_AUTH_TOKEN>",
        "BASE_URL": "<your BASE_URL>",
        "PORT": "<your PORT>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "obsidian-sync-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "obsidian-sync-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "VAULT_PATH": "<your VAULT_PATH>",
        "COUCHDB_URL": "<your COUCHDB_URL>",
        "COUCHDB_USER": "<your COUCHDB_USER>",
        "COUCHDB_PASSWORD": "<your COUCHDB_PASSWORD>",
        "COUCHDB_DATABASE": "<your COUCHDB_DATABASE>",
        "COUCHDB_PASSPHRASE": "<your COUCHDB_PASSPHRASE>",
        "COUCHDB_OBFUSCATE_PROPERTIES": "<your COUCHDB_OBFUSCATE_PROPERTIES>",
        "VAULT_NAME": "<your VAULT_NAME>",
        "MCP_AUTH_TOKEN": "<your MCP_AUTH_TOKEN>",
        "BASE_URL": "<your BASE_URL>",
        "PORT": "<your PORT>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

First successful task

After adding the config, ask your client to list this server's tools. A tool list confirms the connection; an empty list or an error means the server did not start or needs credentials.

ALTERNATIVES

When to choose another server

Other servers by es617

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No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for Obsidian Sync MCPyet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Mar 24, 2026
Latest version published: Mar 30, 2026
Version history: 3 versions tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 26, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
Profile checked: Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
Ranking data as of: Oct 26, 2026

Registry sightings

Official MCP ↗listed since Apr 25, 2026 · still listed
PulseMCP ↗listed since Jun 4, 2026 · still listed
Glama ↗listed since Jun 4, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (3)

Version	Published
0.5.2	Mar 30, 2026
0.4.4	Mar 27, 2026
0.1.0	Nov 25, 2024

STANDING

#2,662of 152,648 active serversTop 5%

Ranks ahead of 149,986 of 152,648 servers on MCP Toplist.

Recent momentum

+55GitHub stars since Mar 23 (+500%)

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains Obsidian Sync MCP?: Obsidian Sync MCP is maintained by es617, which publishes 5 MCP servers (18 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is Obsidian Sync MCP listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — Obsidian Sync MCP is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside PulseMCP and Glama.
How many versions does Obsidian Sync MCP have?: MCP Toplist tracks 3 versions of Obsidian Sync MCP, most recently published on Mar 30, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for Obsidian Sync MCP?: The source code for Obsidian Sync MCP is hosted at github.com/es617/obsidian-sync-mcp.git.

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