Obsidian Local REST API
Obsidian Local REST API is an MCP server and REST API that lets AI apps and scripts read and edit your Obsidian notes for people who keep their notes in Obsidian.
What it is good for
- Letting an AI assistant read and edit notes in a personal Obsidian vault
- Connecting Claude or Cursor to notes stored on your own computer
- Automating edits to specific headings or frontmatter in notes
- Searching a notes vault from scripts or browser extensions
At a glance
- Who it is for
- Setup
- Guided command-line setup
Level 4 of 5. You copy and paste commands into a terminal by following the instructions. Comfortable territory for vibe coders.
- Cost
- Free and open source
- Type
- MCP server or connector
- Tasks
- Works with
- Obsidian, Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor
Momentum
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- None yet
- GitHub stars
- 3,104
GitHub numbers as of Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
Official links
Setup steps are on the official pages. We do not repeat them here, since they change.
Questions
- Is Obsidian Local REST API free?
- Yes. It is free and open source (MIT license).
- Do I need to know how to code to use Obsidian Local REST API?
- You do not need to write code, but setup means copying and pasting commands into a terminal by following its instructions.
- What does Obsidian Local REST API work with?
- According to its own documentation, it works with Obsidian, Claude Code, Claude Desktop, and Cursor.
- What is Obsidian Local REST API good for?
- Letting an AI assistant read and edit notes in a personal Obsidian vault, connecting Claude or Cursor to notes stored on your own computer, automating edits to specific headings or frontmatter in notes, and searching a notes vault from scripts or browser extensions.
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