How do I install the rssidian 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.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `SDKROOT`, `CFLAGS`, `CXXFLAGS`, `LDFLAGS`, `RSSIDIAN_OPENROUTER_API_KEY` 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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RSSidian MCP Server

RSSidian is a powerful tool that bridges your RSS feed subscriptions with Obsidian, creating an automated pipeline for article content analysis and

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What is the RSSidian MCP Server?

RSSidian is a powerful tool that bridges your RSS feed subscriptions with Obsidian, creating an automated pipeline for article content analysis and knowledge

What it actually does

OPML Integration —
Automatically imports RSS subscriptions from OPML files
Direct feed addition via command line (no OPML required)
Smart feed management with mute/unmute capabilities
Easy subscription organization and article listing
RSS Feed Processing —

Configuration

Python 3.9+ - OpenRouter API access - OPML file with RSS subscriptions - Obsidian vault (optional)

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How to install the RSSidian MCP Server

claude mcp add rssidian --env SDKROOT=your-value --env CFLAGS=your-value --env CXXFLAGS=your-value --env LDFLAGS=your-value --env RSSIDIAN_OPENROUTER_API_KEY=your-value -- uvx hatch

Configuration

Python 3.9+ - OpenRouter API access - OPML file with RSS subscriptions - Obsidian vault (optional)

Variable	Description	Required
SDKROOT	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional
CFLAGS	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional
CXXFLAGS	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional
LDFLAGS	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional
RSSIDIAN_OPENROUTER_API_KEY	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes

Frequently asked questions

RSSidian is a powerful tool that bridges your RSS feed subscriptions with Obsidian, creating an automated pipeline for article content analysis and knowledge Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.