SERVER

Obsidian Vault MCP

Rank #3,361

io.github.luffysolution-svg/obsidian-vault-mcp

Local Zotero, MinerU, Obsidian literature workflow with transactional Analysis notes.

3 versions

94 GitHub stars

by luffysolution-svg (2 servers)View repository ↗

First listed

May 29, 2026

Last publish date

Aug 11, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with Obsidian Vault MCP

Obsidian Vault MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by luffysolution-svg. It ranks #3,361 of 144,396 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 94 GitHub stars. Obsidian Vault MCP is listed across 2 registries — Official MCP and Glama, with 3 tracked versions. It was first listed on May 29, 2026 and most recently updated on Aug 11, 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 Vault 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 Vault 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 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH · required

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect Obsidian Vault MCP and confirm it works

Python package (PyPI)

claude mcp add obsidian-vault-mcp -e "OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH=<your OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH>" -- uvx zotero-obsidian-mcp serve --transport stdio

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

[mcp_servers.obsidian-vault-mcp]
command = "uvx"
args = ["zotero-obsidian-mcp", "serve", "--transport", "stdio"]

[mcp_servers.obsidian-vault-mcp.env]
OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH = "<your OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH>"

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "obsidian-vault-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "zotero-obsidian-mcp",
        "serve",
        "--transport",
        "stdio"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH": "<your OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "obsidian-vault-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "zotero-obsidian-mcp",
        "serve",
        "--transport",
        "stdio"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH": "<your OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "servers": {
    "obsidian-vault-mcp": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "zotero-obsidian-mcp",
        "serve",
        "--transport",
        "stdio"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH": "<your OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "obsidian-vault-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "zotero-obsidian-mcp",
        "serve",
        "--transport",
        "stdio"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH": "<your OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "obsidian-vault-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "zotero-obsidian-mcp",
        "serve",
        "--transport",
        "stdio"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH": "<your OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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 luffysolution-svg

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

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: May 29, 2026
Latest version published: Aug 11, 2026
Version history: 3 versions tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 16, 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 16, 2026

Registry sightings

Glama ↗listed since Jun 3, 2026 · still listed
Official MCP ↗listed since Jul 30, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (3)

Version	Published
3.0.2	Aug 11, 2026
3.0.1	Jul 30, 2026
3.0.0	Jul 30, 2026

STANDING

#3,361of 144,396 active serversTop 5%

Ranks ahead of 141,035 of 144,396 servers on MCP Toplist.

Recent momentum

+72GitHub stars since Jun 1 (+327%)

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains Obsidian Vault MCP?: Obsidian Vault MCP is maintained by luffysolution-svg, which publishes 2 MCP servers (4 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is Obsidian Vault MCP listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — Obsidian Vault MCP is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama.
How many versions does Obsidian Vault MCP have?: MCP Toplist tracks 3 versions of Obsidian Vault MCP, most recently published on Aug 11, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for Obsidian Vault MCP?: The source code for Obsidian Vault MCP is hosted at github.com/luffysolution-svg/obsidian-vault-mcp.

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