Obsidian (Stavrakis) MCP Server for Codex
A local Model Context Protocol server that lets MCP-compatible assistants safely read and modify explicitly configured Obsidian vaults.
What it adds
A local Model Context Protocol server that lets MCP-compatible assistants safely read and modify explicitly configured Obsidian vaults.
docs and knowledge
Get set up
- Run the install command below to register the server with Codex.
- Restart Codex or start a new thread so the tools load.
npx -y obsidian-mcpReview before running
Before you install
Compatibility & limitations
Documented for ChatGPT desktop app, Codex CLI, Codex IDE extension
Cursor: Not confirmed for Cursor.
This listing is based on source documentation. We have not installed or runtime-tested this asset.
How it fits together
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Reviewed 2026-09-20. Source revision: main (mutable; commit not pinned).