SERVER
Obsidian Brain
Rank #6,281io.github.sweir1/obsidian-brain
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First listed
Apr 21, 2026
Last publish date
May 16, 2026
OVERVIEW
Obsidian Brain is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by sweir1. It ranks #6,281 of 115,460 servers tracked on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 10 GitHub stars. Obsidian Brain is listed across 3 registries — Official MCP, PulseMCP and Glama, with 42 tracked versions. It was first listed on Apr 21, 2026 and most recently updated on May 16, 2026.
STANDING
#6,281of 115,460 tracked serversTop 10%
Ranks ahead of 109,179 of 115,460 servers on MCP Toplist.
CONNECT
Use Obsidian Brain
API keyNeeds credentials
Requires user-supplied configuration before first use — typically an API key, token or connection string set via environment variables.
npm package
claude mcp add obsidian-brain -e "VAULT_PATH=<your VAULT_PATH>" -e "DATA_DIR=<your DATA_DIR>" -e "EMBEDDING_PRESET=<your EMBEDDING_PRESET>" -e "EMBEDDING_MODEL=<your EMBEDDING_MODEL>" -e "EMBEDDING_PROVIDER=<your EMBEDDING_PROVIDER>" -e "OLLAMA_BASE_URL=<your OLLAMA_BASE_URL>" -e "OLLAMA_EMBEDDING_DIM=<your OLLAMA_EMBEDDING_DIM>" -e "OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_NO_WATCH=<your OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_NO_WATCH>" -e "OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_NO_CATCHUP=<your OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_NO_CATCHUP>" -e "OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_WATCH_DEBOUNCE_MS=<your OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_WATCH_DEBOUNCE_MS>" -e "OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_COMMUNITY_DEBOUNCE_MS=<your OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_COMMUNITY_DEBOUNCE_MS>" -e "OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_TOOL_TIMEOUT_MS=<your OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_TOOL_TIMEOUT_MS>" -- npx -y obsidian-brain serverReplace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
npm package
[mcp_servers.obsidian-brain]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "obsidian-brain", "server"]
[mcp_servers.obsidian-brain.env]
VAULT_PATH = "<your VAULT_PATH>"
DATA_DIR = "<your DATA_DIR>"
EMBEDDING_PRESET = "<your EMBEDDING_PRESET>"
EMBEDDING_MODEL = "<your EMBEDDING_MODEL>"
EMBEDDING_PROVIDER = "<your EMBEDDING_PROVIDER>"
OLLAMA_BASE_URL = "<your OLLAMA_BASE_URL>"
OLLAMA_EMBEDDING_DIM = "<your OLLAMA_EMBEDDING_DIM>"
OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_NO_WATCH = "<your OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_NO_WATCH>"
OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_NO_CATCHUP = "<your OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_NO_CATCHUP>"
OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_WATCH_DEBOUNCE_MS = "<your OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_WATCH_DEBOUNCE_MS>"
OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_COMMUNITY_DEBOUNCE_MS = "<your OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_COMMUNITY_DEBOUNCE_MS>"
OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_TOOL_TIMEOUT_MS = "<your OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_TOOL_TIMEOUT_MS>"Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
npm package
{
"mcpServers": {
"obsidian-brain": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"obsidian-brain",
"server"
],
"env": {
"VAULT_PATH": "<your VAULT_PATH>",
"DATA_DIR": "<your DATA_DIR>",
"EMBEDDING_PRESET": "<your EMBEDDING_PRESET>",
"EMBEDDING_MODEL": "<your EMBEDDING_MODEL>",
"EMBEDDING_PROVIDER": "<your EMBEDDING_PROVIDER>",
"OLLAMA_BASE_URL": "<your OLLAMA_BASE_URL>",
"OLLAMA_EMBEDDING_DIM": "<your OLLAMA_EMBEDDING_DIM>",
"OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_NO_WATCH": "<your OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_NO_WATCH>",
"OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_NO_CATCHUP": "<your OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_NO_CATCHUP>",
"OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_WATCH_DEBOUNCE_MS": "<your OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_WATCH_DEBOUNCE_MS>",
"OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_COMMUNITY_DEBOUNCE_MS": "<your OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_COMMUNITY_DEBOUNCE_MS>",
"OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_TOOL_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_TOOL_TIMEOUT_MS>"
}
}
}
}Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
npm package
{
"mcpServers": {
"obsidian-brain": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"obsidian-brain",
"server"
],
"env": {
"VAULT_PATH": "<your VAULT_PATH>",
"DATA_DIR": "<your DATA_DIR>",
"EMBEDDING_PRESET": "<your EMBEDDING_PRESET>",
"EMBEDDING_MODEL": "<your EMBEDDING_MODEL>",
"EMBEDDING_PROVIDER": "<your EMBEDDING_PROVIDER>",
"OLLAMA_BASE_URL": "<your OLLAMA_BASE_URL>",
"OLLAMA_EMBEDDING_DIM": "<your OLLAMA_EMBEDDING_DIM>",
"OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_NO_WATCH": "<your OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_NO_WATCH>",
"OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_NO_CATCHUP": "<your OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_NO_CATCHUP>",
"OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_WATCH_DEBOUNCE_MS": "<your OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_WATCH_DEBOUNCE_MS>",
"OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_COMMUNITY_DEBOUNCE_MS": "<your OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_COMMUNITY_DEBOUNCE_MS>",
"OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_TOOL_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_TOOL_TIMEOUT_MS>"
}
}
}
}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-brain": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"obsidian-brain",
"server"
],
"env": {
"VAULT_PATH": "<your VAULT_PATH>",
"DATA_DIR": "<your DATA_DIR>",
"EMBEDDING_PRESET": "<your EMBEDDING_PRESET>",
"EMBEDDING_MODEL": "<your EMBEDDING_MODEL>",
"EMBEDDING_PROVIDER": "<your EMBEDDING_PROVIDER>",
"OLLAMA_BASE_URL": "<your OLLAMA_BASE_URL>",
"OLLAMA_EMBEDDING_DIM": "<your OLLAMA_EMBEDDING_DIM>",
"OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_NO_WATCH": "<your OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_NO_WATCH>",
"OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_NO_CATCHUP": "<your OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_NO_CATCHUP>",
"OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_WATCH_DEBOUNCE_MS": "<your OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_WATCH_DEBOUNCE_MS>",
"OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_COMMUNITY_DEBOUNCE_MS": "<your OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_COMMUNITY_DEBOUNCE_MS>",
"OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_TOOL_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_TOOL_TIMEOUT_MS>"
}
}
}
}Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
npm package
{
"mcpServers": {
"obsidian-brain": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"obsidian-brain",
"server"
],
"env": {
"VAULT_PATH": "<your VAULT_PATH>",
"DATA_DIR": "<your DATA_DIR>",
"EMBEDDING_PRESET": "<your EMBEDDING_PRESET>",
"EMBEDDING_MODEL": "<your EMBEDDING_MODEL>",
"EMBEDDING_PROVIDER": "<your EMBEDDING_PROVIDER>",
"OLLAMA_BASE_URL": "<your OLLAMA_BASE_URL>",
"OLLAMA_EMBEDDING_DIM": "<your OLLAMA_EMBEDDING_DIM>",
"OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_NO_WATCH": "<your OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_NO_WATCH>",
"OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_NO_CATCHUP": "<your OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_NO_CATCHUP>",
"OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_WATCH_DEBOUNCE_MS": "<your OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_WATCH_DEBOUNCE_MS>",
"OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_COMMUNITY_DEBOUNCE_MS": "<your OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_COMMUNITY_DEBOUNCE_MS>",
"OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_TOOL_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_TOOL_TIMEOUT_MS>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
npm package
{
"mcpServers": {
"obsidian-brain": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"obsidian-brain",
"server"
],
"env": {
"VAULT_PATH": "<your VAULT_PATH>",
"DATA_DIR": "<your DATA_DIR>",
"EMBEDDING_PRESET": "<your EMBEDDING_PRESET>",
"EMBEDDING_MODEL": "<your EMBEDDING_MODEL>",
"EMBEDDING_PROVIDER": "<your EMBEDDING_PROVIDER>",
"OLLAMA_BASE_URL": "<your OLLAMA_BASE_URL>",
"OLLAMA_EMBEDDING_DIM": "<your OLLAMA_EMBEDDING_DIM>",
"OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_NO_WATCH": "<your OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_NO_WATCH>",
"OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_NO_CATCHUP": "<your OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_NO_CATCHUP>",
"OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_WATCH_DEBOUNCE_MS": "<your OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_WATCH_DEBOUNCE_MS>",
"OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_COMMUNITY_DEBOUNCE_MS": "<your OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_COMMUNITY_DEBOUNCE_MS>",
"OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_TOOL_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your OBSIDIAN_BRAIN_TOOL_TIMEOUT_MS>"
}
}
}
}Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
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REGISTRIES
Listed on 2 registries (1 delisted)
ORGANIZATION
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Available versions (42)
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
| 1.7.24 | May 16, 2026 |
| 1.7.23 | May 16, 2026 |
| 1.7.22 | May 15, 2026 |
| 1.7.21 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| 1.7.20 | Apr 27, 2026 |
| 1.7.19 | Apr 26, 2026 |
| 1.7.17 | Apr 26, 2026 |
| 1.7.15 | Apr 26, 2026 |
| 1.7.13 | Apr 26, 2026 |
| 1.7.12 | Apr 26, 2026 |
| 1.7.11 | Apr 26, 2026 |
| 1.7.2 | Apr 25, 2026 |
| 1.7.1 | Apr 24, 2026 |
| 1.7.0 | Apr 24, 2026 |
| 1.6.22 | Apr 24, 2026 |
| 1.6.21 | Apr 24, 2026 |
| 1.6.19 | Apr 24, 2026 |
| 1.6.18 | Apr 24, 2026 |
| 1.6.15 | Apr 24, 2026 |
| 1.6.14 | Apr 24, 2026 |
| 1.6.13 | Apr 24, 2026 |
| 1.6.12 | Apr 23, 2026 |
| 1.6.11 | Apr 23, 2026 |
| 1.6.10 | Apr 23, 2026 |
| 1.6.9 | Apr 23, 2026 |
| 1.6.8 | Apr 23, 2026 |
| 1.6.7 | Apr 23, 2026 |
| 1.6.6 | Apr 23, 2026 |
| 1.6.5 | Apr 23, 2026 |
| 1.6.4 | Apr 23, 2026 |
| 1.6.3 | Apr 23, 2026 |
| 1.6.2 | Apr 23, 2026 |
| 1.6.1 | Apr 23, 2026 |
| 1.6.0 | Apr 22, 2026 |
| 1.5.8 | Apr 22, 2026 |
| 1.5.7 | Apr 22, 2026 |
| 1.5.6 | Apr 22, 2026 |
| 1.5.5 | Apr 22, 2026 |
| 1.5.4 | Apr 22, 2026 |
| 1.5.3 | Apr 22, 2026 |
| 1.5.2 | Apr 22, 2026 |
| 1.5.1 | Apr 22, 2026 |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- Who maintains Obsidian Brain?
- Obsidian Brain is maintained by sweir1, which publishes 2 MCP servers (42 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
- Is Obsidian Brain listed on the Official MCP Registry?
- Yes — Obsidian Brain is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside PulseMCP and Glama.
- How many versions does Obsidian Brain have?
- MCP Toplist tracks 42 versions of Obsidian Brain, most recently published on May 16, 2026.
- Where can I find the source code for Obsidian Brain?
- The source code for Obsidian Brain is hosted at github.com/sweir1/obsidian-brain.
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