About Obsidian Vault API
Obsidian Vault API is an MCP server published by Alexandre1116 in the Security category: obsidian plugin that exposes your vault as a local MCP server for Claude Desktop app.
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Install
git clone https://github.com/Alexandre1116/Obsidian-vault-apiThis server has no ConduID identity, so agent calls to it are not receipted. Pin the version you install and review the source before granting it credentials.
Tools (13)
append_fileAppends text to an existing file.
Parameters not published.
create_folderCreates a vault folder.
Parameters not published.
delete_fileMoves a file to the system trash.
Parameters not published.
delete_folderMoves a folder to the system trash.
Parameters not published.
list_filesLists vault files with optional folder, extension, and result-limit filters.
Parameters not published.
read_fileReads text, SVG, raster images, and binary files.
Parameters not published.
read_frontmatterReads simple YAML frontmatter from a Markdown file.
Parameters not published.
rename_folderRenames or moves a folder.
Parameters not published.
run_local_commandRuns a shell command in the vault directory, subject to the allowlist.
Parameters not published.
searchSearches filenames and readable file content.
Parameters not published.
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update_frontmatterAdds, changes, or removes frontmatter fields.
Parameters not published.
write_binaryCreates or replaces a binary file from base64.
Parameters not published.
write_fileCreates or replaces a text file.
Parameters not published.
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