How do I install the obsidian omnisearch 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 `UV_PUBLISH_TOKEN` 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 Omnisearch MCP Server

A FastMCP-based server that provides Obsidian vault search functionality through a REST API interface.

Local serverstdioPython

What is the Obsidian Omnisearch MCP Server?

A FastMCP-based server that provides Obsidian vault search functionality through a REST API interface.

What it actually does

This project implements a search service that allows you to search through Obsidian vault notes programmatically. It uses FastMCP to expose the search functionality as a tool that can be integrated with other services.

Search through Obsidian vault notes
REST API integration
Returns absolute paths to matching notes
Easy integration with FastMCP tools

Configuration

Python 3.x - Obsidian with Omnisearch plugin installed and running - FastMCP library - Active Obsidian vault

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Obsidian Omnisearch MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "obsidian-omnisearch": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "--directory",
        "<dir_to>/mcp-server-obsidian-omnisearch",
        "run",
        "mcp-server-obsidian-omnisearch",
        "/path/to/your/obsidian/vault"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

Python 3.x - Obsidian with Omnisearch plugin installed and running - FastMCP library - Active Obsidian vault

Example prompts to try

“Use Obsidian Omnisearch to Debugging.”

Frequently asked questions

A FastMCP-based server that provides Obsidian vault search functionality through a REST API interface. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.