Obsidian FAQs

Question 1

What is Obsidian MCP?

Accepted Answer

Obsidian MCP (Model Context Protocol) is a tool that allows AI assistants to interact with your Obsidian vault, enabling them to read, write, and manipulate notes through a standardized interface.

Question 2

How does Obsidian MCP integrate with AI assistants?

Accepted Answer

Obsidian MCP provides a standardized interface (Model Context Protocol) that AI assistants can use to access and manipulate your Obsidian notes via the Local REST API. This allows you to automate tasks and integrate AI into your note-taking workflow.

Question 3

What are the prerequisites for using Obsidian MCP?

Accepted Answer

You need Node.js 18 or higher, Obsidian with the Local REST API plugin installed and configured, and an API key generated from the Local REST API plugin.

Question 4

What functionalities are available through Obsidian MCP?

Accepted Answer

You can read specific or active notes, list files and folders, patch notes by appending, prepending, or replacing content, and search notes using JsonLogic queries.

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