Synapse Obsidian MCP Server

Taproot — the memory layer for your AI. MCP server that connects any AI client (Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Windsurf) to your notes.

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What is the Synapse Obsidian MCP Server?

Taproot — the memory layer for your AI. MCP server that connects any AI client (Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Windsurf) to your notes.

What it actually does

MCP server that connects any AI client — Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Windsurf — to your Obsidian vault. Save anything from anywhere, ask questions across your notes, keep the knowledge base your AI reads from.

Configuration

  • Node.js 18+ (check with node -v) - An Obsidian vault or any folder of markdown files - Any MCP-compatible AI client

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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.

ToolWhat it does
taproot_plantOnboarding — scans vault, presents options, configures Taproot
taproot_tillSaves your vault preferences
taproot_seedSave content from a URL or pasted text
taproot_statusFull vault overview with suggested actions
taproot_waterProcess a source into organized pages
taproot_cultivateFind and process all unprocessed sources
taproot_harvestResearch a question across your knowledge base
taproot_pruneHealth-check for broken links, orphans, gaps
taproot_sowScaffold a new knowledge base from scratch
garden_readRead any file
garden_plantCreate or update any file
garden_surveyList files in vault or subdirectory
garden_forageFull-text search
garden_measureFile counts and structure

How to install the Synapse Obsidian MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "taproot": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "synapse-obsidian",
        "/path/to/your/obsidian-vault"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

  • Node.js 18+ (check with node -v) - An Obsidian vault or any folder of markdown files - Any MCP-compatible AI client

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Synapse Obsidian to taproot plant.”
  • “Use Synapse Obsidian to taproot till.”
  • “Use Synapse Obsidian to taproot seed.”

Frequently asked questions

Taproot — the memory layer for your AI. MCP server that connects any AI client (Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Windsurf) to 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.