Obsidian Sync MCP
Rank #2,473io.github.es617/obsidian-sync-mcp
MCP server providing obsidian-sync-mcp capabilities
Obsidian Sync MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by es617. It ranks #2,473 of 115,591 servers tracked on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 49 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.
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Use Obsidian Sync MCP
No credentials or required configuration declared — add it to your MCP client and go.
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-mcpReplace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
[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.
{
"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.
{
"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.
{
"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.
{
"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.
{
"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.
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Available versions (3)
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
| 0.5.2 | Mar 30, 2026 |
| 0.4.4 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| 0.1.0 | Nov 25, 2024 |
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.