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Obsidian Semantic Search

MCP server · by DalecB

Productivity npm v0.2.1

Read-only semantic search MCP server for Obsidian vaults using local Ollama embeddings.

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Install

Run one of the commands below, then add the client config underneath.

npmnpx -y @dalecb/obsidian-semantic-mcp

Client configuration

Paste into Claude Desktop, Cursor (mcp.json), VS Code or any MCP client, then restart the client.

mcpServers{
  "mcpServers": {
    "obsidian-semantic-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@dalecb/obsidian-semantic-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

About this server

Obsidian Semantic Search is listed in the Productivity category of the MCPNav directory. It is distributed as npm and can be loaded by any client that speaks the Model Context Protocol.

Typical uses include giving your assistant scoped access to the corresponding service so it can answer questions and take actions with real data instead of guessing. Always review what a server can access before you enable it — see our MCP security guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Obsidian Semantic Search MCP server?

Obsidian Semantic Search is an MCP server by DalecB. Read-only semantic search MCP server for Obsidian vaults using local Ollama embeddings.

How do I install Obsidian Semantic Search?

Install it with: npx -y @dalecb/obsidian-semantic-mcp. Then add the JSON config to your client's MCP settings and restart the client.

Is Obsidian Semantic Search free to use?

The MCP server itself is free to install. The source is public on https://github.com/DalecB/obsidian-semantic-mcp. Any third-party API it calls (such as a search or maps API) may require its own key and billing.

Which clients support Obsidian Semantic Search?

Any MCP-compatible client can use it, including Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf and custom agents.