Obsidian Local REST API
Bridges Obsidian vaults through the Local REST API, enabling intelligent note management, knowledge ...
Ensure Obsidian Local REST API is Running
- Install and start Obsidian Local REST API according to its documentation.
- By default, it should be accessible at
http://obsidian-local-rest-api.test. - If you are not using Laravel Valet, it may be at
http://localhost:8000or another local URL you configure.
Determine API Authentication Requirement
- Check if your Obsidian Local REST API instance requires authentication (an API key/token), based on how you installed/configured it.
- If authentication is required, obtain the API key from your Obsidian Local REST API plugin settings. If it does not mention a key, you can leave the
OBSIDIAN_API_KEYvalue empty.
Copy the API URL and (Optional) API Key
- API URL example:
http://obsidian-local-rest-api.testorhttp://localhost:8000 - API Key: Copy the value provided by the plugin, if set. (Find this in Obsidian settings under the Local REST API plugin.)
- API URL example:
Fill in the FastMCP Connection Interface
- Click the Install Now button in your FastMCP interface.
- When prompted, set the following environment variables:
OBSIDIAN_API_URL: Paste your API URL (e.g.,http://obsidian-local-rest-api.test)OBSIDIAN_API_KEY: Paste your API key if required, or leave blank if not needed.
Save and Activate
- Confirm your entries and save the settings in the FastMCP connection interface.
- The MCP server will now connect to your Obsidian REST API using these credentials.
Note: If you encounter connection errors or "Unauthorized" messages, double-check the API URL and, if needed, ensure the API key is correct and copied without extra spaces or line breaks.
Quick Start
Choose Connection Type for
Authentication Required
Please sign in to use FastMCP hosted connections
Configure Environment Variables for
Please provide values for the following environment variables:
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The MCP server should open in . If it doesn't open automatically, please check that you have the application installed.
Copy and run this command in your terminal:
Make sure Gemini CLI is installed:
Visit Gemini CLI documentation for installation instructions.
Make sure Claude Code is installed:
Visit Claude Code documentation for installation instructions.
Installation Steps:
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