MCP Server Obsidian Omnisearch
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Overview
What is MCP Server Obsidian Omnisearch?
MCP Server Obsidian Omnisearch is a FastMCP-based server that exposes Obsidian vault search functionality through a REST API. It lets you programmatically search notes in your Obsidian vault using the Omnisearch plugin, returning absolute file paths of matching notes.
How to use MCP Server Obsidian Omnisearch?
Install dependencies with uv install, then run the server by passing your vault path as a command‑line argument (e.g., python server.py /path/to/your/obsidian/vault). Configure it as an MCP tool in Claude Desktop using the provided claude_desktop_config.json snippet.
Key features of MCP Server Obsidian Omnisearch
- Search Obsidian vault notes programmatically.
- Returns absolute paths to matching notes.
- REST API integration via FastMCP.
- Easy setup with Claude Desktop.
- Uses the Omnisearch plugin for powerful search.
Use cases of MCP Server Obsidian Omnisearch
- Automate note retrieval for AI assistants or workflows.
- Build custom search tools that query your Obsidian vault.
- Integrate with productivity apps that need note search capabilities.
FAQ from MCP Server Obsidian Omnisearch
What does MCP Server Obsidian Omnisearch do?
It provides a search tool that finds notes in your Obsidian vault using the Omnisearch plugin and returns their absolute file paths.
What are the prerequisites?
Python 3.x, an active Obsidian vault with the Omnisearch plugin installed and running, and the FastMCP library.
How do I configure the vault path?
The vault path is supplied as a command‑line argument when starting the server, for example: python server.py /path/to/your/obsidian/vault.
What data does it return?
It returns a list of absolute file paths for notes that match the search query.
How is the server accessed?
The server runs over stdio and is designed to be used as an MCP tool (e.g., with Claude Desktop). No authentication is required.
