# mcp-obsidian

> MCP Client

This repository provides a connector, the Obsidian Model Context Protocol, that enables Claude Desktop to read and search Markdown notes within an Obsidian vault, facilitating enhanced context awareness.

## Overview

- **Category:** Developer Tools
- **Language:** JavaScript
- **Stars:** 1142
- **Forks:** 32
- **Owner:** smithery-ai
- **GitHub:** https://github.com/smithery-ai/mcp-obsidian
- **Created:** 2024-11-29T05:29:29+00:00
- **Updated:** 2025-03-28T22:29:01+00:00
- **Source:** https://model-context-protocol.com/clients/claude-obsidian-vault-search-connector

## Setup

## Setup
Make sure Claude Desktop and `npm` is installed.

### Installing via Smithery

To install Obsidian Model Context Protocol for Claude Desktop automatically via [Smithery](https://smithery.ai/protocol/mcp-obsidian):

```bash
npx @smithery/cli install mcp-obsidian --client claude
```

Then, restart Claude Desktop and you should see the following MCP tools listed:

![image](./images/mcp-tools.png)

## Tools

## Available Tools

1. Connector to read and search Markdown notes (such as an Obsidian vault) (Allows Claude Desktop or any MCP client to access Markdown notes).