Is Obsidian Mcp Server Enhanced safe to use?

Obsidian Mcp Server Enhanced has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments. Licensed under Apache-2.0.

How do I install Obsidian Mcp Server Enhanced?

Obsidian Mcp Server Enhanced supports copy-paste install configs on its MCPpedia page for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code. Scroll to the Quick Install section and select your client.

What can Obsidian Mcp Server Enhanced do?

Obsidian Mcp Server Enhanced provides 10 tools: obsidian_read_file, obsidian_update_file, obsidian_search_replace, obsidian_global_search, obsidian_list_files and 5 more. See the full tools list on the server page for descriptions and parameters.

What AI clients work with Obsidian Mcp Server Enhanced?

Obsidian Mcp Server Enhanced is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code. It uses stdio and http transport.

Is Obsidian Mcp Server Enhanced actively maintained?

Obsidian Mcp Server Enhanced is less actively maintained — last commit was 182 days ago. It has 31 GitHub stars.

Obsidian Mcp Server Enhanced

Name: Obsidian Mcp Server Enhanced
Author: BoweyLou

by BoweyLou

This is an enhanced version of the excellent cyanheads/obsidian-mcp-server with additional features specifically tailored for remote Claude.ai integration, advanced task querying, and security via Tailscale.

31 10 tools GitHub

No known CVEs

Apache-2.0 license

Stale

Last commit 182d ago

Works with most clients

Transport: stdio, http

10 tools · ~1.2k tok

Grade B · 0.6% of 200K ctx

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Step 1

Install in your client

Config is the same across clients — only the file and path differ.

Supported in Claude Desktopstdio, http · Node 18+

Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "obsidian-mcp-server": {
      "env": {
        "MCP_AUTH_KEY": "your-generated-mcp-auth-key",
        "OBSIDIAN_API_KEY": "your-obsidian-api-key",
        "OBSIDIAN_BASE_URL": "http://127.0.0.1:27123",
        "OBSIDIAN_ENABLE_CACHE": "true"
      },
      "args": [
        "/path/to/your/obsidian-mcp-server-enhanced/dist/index.js"
      ],
      "command": "node"
    }
  }
}

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What Obsidian Mcp Server Enhanced does

Enhanced Obsidian MCP Server with Claude.ai Remote Integration, Tailscale Support, and Advanced Query Capabilities!

Test This Server

No automated test available for this server. Check the GitHub README for setup instructions.

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~1.2k tokens total

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Is Obsidian Mcp Server Enhanced safe to use?: Obsidian Mcp Server Enhanced has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments. Licensed under Apache-2.0.
How do I install Obsidian Mcp Server Enhanced?: Obsidian Mcp Server Enhanced supports copy-paste install configs on its MCPpedia page for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code. Scroll to the Quick Install section and select your client.
What can Obsidian Mcp Server Enhanced do?: Obsidian Mcp Server Enhanced provides 10 tools: obsidian_read_file, obsidian_update_file, obsidian_search_replace, obsidian_global_search, obsidian_list_files and 5 more. See the full tools list on the server page for descriptions and parameters.
What AI clients work with Obsidian Mcp Server Enhanced?: Obsidian Mcp Server Enhanced is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code. It uses stdio and http transport.
Is Obsidian Mcp Server Enhanced actively maintained?: Obsidian Mcp Server Enhanced is less actively maintained — last commit was 182 days ago. It has 31 GitHub stars.

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Step 1

Install in your client

Config is the same across clients — only the file and path differ.

Supported in Claude Desktopstdio, http · Node 18+

Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "obsidian-mcp-server": {
      "env": {
        "MCP_AUTH_KEY": "your-generated-mcp-auth-key",
        "OBSIDIAN_API_KEY": "your-obsidian-api-key",
        "OBSIDIAN_BASE_URL": "http://127.0.0.1:27123",
        "OBSIDIAN_ENABLE_CACHE": "true"
      },
      "args": [
        "/path/to/your/obsidian-mcp-server-enhanced/dist/index.js"
      ],
      "command": "node"
    }
  }
}

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What Obsidian Mcp Server Enhanced does

Enhanced Obsidian MCP Server with Claude.ai Remote Integration, Tailscale Support, and Advanced Query Capabilities!

Test This Server

No automated test available for this server. Check the GitHub README for setup instructions.

README

Obsidian MCP Server - Enhanced

Enhanced Obsidian MCP Server with Claude.ai Remote Integration, Tailscale Support, and Advanced Query Capabilities!

🔥 Enhanced Fork Notice: This is an enhanced version of the excellent cyanheads/obsidian-mcp-server with additional features specifically tailored for remote Claude.ai integration, advanced task querying, and security via Tailscale.

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server providing comprehensive access to your Obsidian vault. Enables LLMs and AI agents to read, write, search, and manage your notes and files through the Obsidian Local REST API plugin.

Built on the cyanheads/mcp-ts-template, this server follows a modular architecture with robust error handling, logging, and security features.

🚀 Enhanced Features (This Fork)

🏛️ Multi-Vault Support

Simultaneous access to multiple Obsidian vaults through a single MCP server:

Multiple Vault Management: Connect to multiple Obsidian instances on different ports simultaneously
Vault-Specific Routing: Tools automatically route to the correct vault based on vault parameter
Individual Authentication: Separate API keys for each vault with centralized MCP authentication
Backwards Compatible: Existing single-vault configurations continue to work unchanged
Dynamic Configuration: JSON-based vault configuration with validation and error handling

🌐 Claude.ai Remote Integration

Perfect integration with Claude.ai's Remote MCP feature:

Stateless HTTP Mode: Dedicated stateless transport for Claude.ai compatibility (MCP_HTTP_STATELESS=true)
Session-Based Mode: Traditional session management for other MCP clients
Simplified Authentication: Uses dedicated MCP_AUTH_KEY for server access
Zero Configuration: Works out-of-the-box with Claude.ai Remote MCP servers
Production Ready: Enterprise-grade stability and error handling

🔒 Tailscale Secure Remote Access

Access your Obsidian vault securely from anywhere:

Tailscale Funnel Integration: Secure HTTPS endpoints with automatic certificates
End-to-End Encryption: All traffic encrypted through Tailscale network
No Port Forwarding: Zero network configuration required
Access Control: Built-in Tailscale ACL support for enterprise security

📊 Enhanced Task & Query System

Advanced querying capabilities beyond the original:

Tasks Plugin Integration: Deep integration with Obsidian Tasks plugin
Advanced Date Parsing: Natural language date recognition
Priority Detection: Visual and text-based priority parsing
Multiple Output Formats: Table, list, and summary views

🔧 Production Monitoring & Reliability

Enterprise-grade monitoring and auto-restart capabilities:

Health Check Script: Comprehensive component validation (scripts/health-check.sh)
Intelligent Monitoring: Auto-restart with process lifecycle management (scripts/monitor-mcp.sh)
macOS Auto-Start: Launch agent configuration for system startup (scripts/setup-autostart.sh)
Dynamic Port Management: Automatic po

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Scored, not listed

Why this score

Five weighted categories — click any category to see the underlying evidence.

Score breakdown

55/100across 5 weighted dimensions

How we score →

0255075100

−45

Security

Maintenance

Efficiency

Documentation

Compatibility

Categoriesclick a row to see evidence

Security

OSV.dev

No known CVEs.

No package registry to scan.

Inventory

Tools (10)

Click any tool to inspect its schema.

~1.2k tokens total

Community

Reviews

Be the first to review

Have you used this server?

Share your experience — it helps other developers decide.

How easy was setup?Did it work reliably?How was the documentation?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Obsidian Mcp Server Enhanced safe to use?: Obsidian Mcp Server Enhanced has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments. Licensed under Apache-2.0.
How do I install Obsidian Mcp Server Enhanced?: Obsidian Mcp Server Enhanced supports copy-paste install configs on its MCPpedia page for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code. Scroll to the Quick Install section and select your client.
What can Obsidian Mcp Server Enhanced do?: Obsidian Mcp Server Enhanced provides 10 tools: obsidian_read_file, obsidian_update_file, obsidian_search_replace, obsidian_global_search, obsidian_list_files and 5 more. See the full tools list on the server page for descriptions and parameters.
What AI clients work with Obsidian Mcp Server Enhanced?: Obsidian Mcp Server Enhanced is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code. It uses stdio and http transport.
Is Obsidian Mcp Server Enhanced actively maintained?: Obsidian Mcp Server Enhanced is less actively maintained — last commit was 182 days ago. It has 31 GitHub stars.

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MCP Security Weekly

Get CVE alerts and security updates for Obsidian Mcp Server Enhanced and similar servers.

Community

Discussion

Start a conversation

Ask a question, share a tip, or report an issue.

Has anyone used this with Cursor?How do you handle auth?Any alternatives?