Is Obsidian MCP Tools — Notes-to-Tools for Claude free to use?

Yes. Obsidian MCP Tools — Notes-to-Tools for Claude is freely available on TokRepo. Check the Source & Thanks section on the asset page for the specific open-source license.

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MCP ConfigsMay 12, 2026·2 min read

Obsidian MCP Tools — Notes-to-Tools for Claude

Name: Obsidian MCP Tools — Notes-to-Tools for Claude
Author: MCP Hub

Obsidian MCP Tools adds a local MCP server via an Obsidian plugin, so Claude Desktop can query and automate your vault with a signed server component.

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Agent ready

This asset can be read and installed directly by agents

TokRepo exposes a universal CLI command, install contract, metadata JSON, adapter-aware plan, and raw content links so agents can judge fit, risk, and next actions.

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Agent surface

Any MCP/CLI agent

Kind

Mcp

Install

Single

Trust

Trust: Established

Entrypoint

Obsidian Community Plugin

Universal CLI install command

npx tokrepo install d245970b-97c3-4255-bc2a-ce4765ea3c75

install contract metadata JSON adapter plan raw content

Intro

Obsidian MCP Tools adds a local MCP server via an Obsidian plugin, so Claude Desktop can query and automate your vault with a signed server component.

Best for: Obsidian users who want Claude-accessible note automation via MCP
Works with: Obsidian vaults, Claude Desktop, and a locally installed signed server component
Setup time: 20–45 minutes

Practical Notes

Quant: verify at least 3 operations (list notes, read note, search) before trusting automation.
Quant: record vault size and measure query latency (small vs large vaults).

Why it’s useful

Your notes become an addressable tool surface:

query concepts,
extract summaries,
and build lightweight workflows that operate on your vault.

Security note

The README highlights a signed server component and a security section—treat that seriously:

review permissions,
keep it local,
and avoid exposing note APIs to public networks.

FAQ

Q: Is there a server component? A: Yes—the README notes a local signed executable server distributed with the plugin.

Q: Does it modify Claude Desktop config? A: The README says it can configure Claude Desktop during install; review before approving.

Q: Should I expose it remotely? A: No—keep it local unless you add strong auth and understand the risks.

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Source & Thanks

Source: https://github.com/jacksteamdev/obsidian-mcp-tools > License: MIT > GitHub stars: 806 · forks: 118

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