How do I install the obsidian in a vat mcp server?

This profile does not contain a verified copy-paste launch configuration. Follow the current project documentation to confirm the runtime, entry point, transport and authentication before registering it in your client.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `VAULT_LOCAL_PATH` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Obsidian In A Vat MCP Server

A vault is more than a folder of notes — it's a mirror of how you think. `vault_reflect` turns that mirror into something you can look at.

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What is the Obsidian In A Vat MCP Server?

A vault is more than a folder of notes — it's a mirror of how you think. vault_reflect turns that mirror into something you can look at.

What you get

L1 · Capture — — frictionless save from any conversation, with auto-tagging and slug generation
L2 · Connect — — promote raw captures into structured notes with auto-wikilinks, build a knowledge graph, find orphans and bridges
L3 · Reflect — — visualize your knowledge landscape, surface interest drift, and discover blind spots over time

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Maintainer setup documentation.

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
vault_init	setup, migrate
vault_read	search, get, list_captures
vault_capture	save, delete
vault_promote	promote
vault_analyze	rebuild_graph, clusters, connections, orphans
vault_topic	prepare, create, update
vault_reflect	snapshot, drift, blindspots

How to install the Obsidian In A Vat MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "vault": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "obsidian-in-a-vat-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "VAULT_LOCAL_PATH": "/Users/yourname/my-vault"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
VAULT_LOCAL_PATH	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation

Frequently asked questions

A vault is more than a folder of notes — it's a mirror of how you think. `vault_reflect` turns that mirror into something you can look at. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.