How do I install the obsidian claude code mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

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Obsidian Claude Code MCP Server

Use Claude Code within your notes.

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What is the Obsidian Claude Code MCP Server?

Use Claude Code within your notes.

The short version

An Obsidian plugin that implements an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server to enable Claude Code integration with Obsidian vaults.

Dual Transport MCP Server — Supports both WebSocket (for Claude Code) and HTTP/SSE (for Claude Desktop)
Auto-Discovery — Claude Code automatically finds and connects to your vault
File Operations — Read and write vault files through MCP protocol
Workspace Context — Provides current active file and vault structure to Claude
Multiple Client Support — Connect both Claude Code and Claude Desktop simultaneously
Configurable Ports — Avoid conflicts when running multiple vaults

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Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
getDiagnostics	System and vault diagnostics
openDiff	Diff view operations (stub for Obsidian)
close_tab	Tab management (stub for Obsidian)
closeAllDiffTabs	Bulk tab operations (stub for Obsidian)

How to install the Obsidian Claude Code MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "obsidian": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-remote",
        "http://localhost:22360/sse"
      ],
      "env": {}
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Example prompts to try

“Use Obsidian Claude Code MCP to Troubleshooting.”

Frequently asked questions

Use Claude Code within your notes. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.