MCP Obsidian Docker

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About MCP Obsidian Docker

Dockerized version of MCP Obsidian server for Obsidian Local REST API integration

#mcp-obsidian#docker #rest-api

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Overview

What is MCP Obsidian Docker?

MCP Obsidian Docker is a containerized version of the MCP Obsidian server that interacts with Obsidian via the Local REST API community plugin. It requires Docker, Docker Compose, and an Obsidian vault with the Local REST API plugin installed and an API key.

How to use MCP Obsidian Docker?

Clone the repository, configure the OBSIDIAN_API_KEY in a .env file, then build and start the container with docker-compose up -d. The server will be available on port 27124. Verify the container with docker-compose ps and inspect logs with docker-compose logs -f.

Key features of MCP Obsidian Docker

Containerized deployment of MCP Obsidian via Docker Compose
Requires only the Obsidian Local REST API plugin and an API key
Environment-based API key configuration using .env file
Logs stored in a mounted ./logs directory
Easy restart for API key changes with docker-compose restart

Use cases of MCP Obsidian Docker

Running the MCP Obsidian server in an isolated Docker container
Integrating Obsidian with MCP-compatible tools without local Node.js installation
Automating note creation, search, or content retrieval from Obsidian vaults
Enabling secure API key management through environment variables

Frequently asked questions

How do I get my Obsidian API key?

Open Obsidian, go to Settings → Community Plugins, find “Local REST API,” click its settings gear, and copy the “API Key” field.

How do I set the API key in the container?

Copy `.env.example` to `.env`, then edit the file and replace `your_api_key_here` with your actual API key.

What port does the server use?

The MCP Obsidian server is available at port 27124 by default. If there is a port conflict, modify the port mapping in `docker-compose.yml`.

How can I check if the container is working?

Run `docker-compose ps` to see if the container is running, and `docker-compose logs -f` to view logs for authentication or connection errors.

What if I need to change my API key?

Generate a new key in Obsidian, update the `OBSIDIAN_API_KEY` in your `.env` file, and run `docker-compose restart`.

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