🚀 Obsidian MCP Ultimate (Direct File Access)

The most reliable way to connect Claude Desktop to your Obsidian Vault.

Unlike other MCP servers that require the "Local REST API" or "Obsidian MCP" plugins (which frequently break or require Obsidian to be open), this server uses Direct File Access. It talks straight to your filesystem, making it faster, more stable, and functional even when Obsidian is closed.

✨ Why This Version?

Most Obsidian MCPs only allow you to read or overwrite entire files. This "Ultimate" edition adds power-user features:

• Partial Editing: Use patch_note to find-and-replace text without rewriting the whole file.
• Wikilink Resolution: Claude can now "follow" [[Links]] to find the actual file path.
• Metadata Extraction: Deep-dive into YAML frontmatter and properties.
• File Management: Move, rename, delete, and create directories.

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🛠️ Setup

1. Installation

Clone this repo to a permanent folder on your computer:

git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/obsidian-mcp-ultimate.git
cd obsidian-mcp-ultimate
npm install

2. Configuration

Add the server to your Claude Desktop config file:

• macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
• Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "obsidian": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/index.js"],
      "env": {
        "OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH": "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/YOUR/VAULT"
      }
    }
  }
}

(Note: Use forward slashes / even on Windows, or double backslashes \\.)

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🧰 The Toolset

Tool	Description
list_notes	Recursively lists all .md files in your vault.
read_note	Reads the full content of a note.
patch_note	(New) Find-and-replace specific text within a note.
search_notes	Full-text search across the entire vault.
resolve_link	(New) Converts a [[Wikilink]] into a usable file path.
Youtube	(New) Extracts YAML frontmatter/properties.
Notes	Creates or overwrites a note.
append_note	Quickly adds text to the bottom of a note.
move_note	(New) Rename or move files and folders.
delete_note	(New) Permanently deletes a note.
create_directory	(New) Creates new folders in your vault.

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💡 Usage Pro-Tips

Following Links

If Claude sees a link like [[Meeting Notes 2024]], it might not know where that file is. It should first call resolve_link(link_text: "Meeting Notes 2024") to get the path, then read_note.

Safe Editing

Instead of asking Claude to "Update my note," ask it to:

"Find the line starting with 'Status:' and replace it with 'Status: Completed' in my project note."

This triggers patch_note, which is much safer for large files than overwriting the entire thing.

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⚠️ Safety Disclaimer

This server has delete and overwrite capabilities. While it only acts on your command, it is highly recommended to have Obsidian Sync, Git, or a system backup (Time Machine/File History) enabled for your vault.

🤝 Contributing

Found a bug or want to add a ripgrep integration for massive vaults? PRs are welcome!

License

MIT