MCP Obsidian Kotlin

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# MCP Obsidian Kotlin A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation for Obsidian, written in Kotlin. This project uses the [Obsidian Local REST API](https://github.com/coddingtonbear/obsidian-local-rest-api) plugin to allow AI agents to interact with Obsidian notes. This project is inspired by [MCP…

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License: MIT license

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- Kotlin-based MCP server for Obsidian
- Integrates via the Obsidian Local REST API plugin
- Alternative to the Python MCP Obsidian implementation
- Requires Java runtime for execution

Setting up with Highlight

This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:

Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
Configure the plugin with the settings below

Plugin Name MCP Obsidian Kotlin

Command (node, npx, python, etc.)

Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches

Setting up with Cursor

Open Cursor's settings
Navigate to the MCP section
Click "Add new Global MCP server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp obsidian kotlin": {
            "obsidian": {
                "command": "java",
                "args": [
                    "-jar",
                    "your-path/mcp-obsidian-kotlin/app/build/libs/app.jar"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp obsidian kotlin": {
            "obsidian": {
                "command": "java",
                "args": [
                    "-jar",
                    "your-path/mcp-obsidian-kotlin/app/build/libs/app.jar"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp obsidian kotlin": {
            "obsidian": {
                "command": "java",
                "args": [
                    "-jar",
                    "your-path/mcp-obsidian-kotlin/app/build/libs/app.jar"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Claude Desktop

Open Claude Desktop's settings
Go to the Integrations tab
Click "Add MCP Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure Claude Desktop is running before attempting to connect.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp obsidian kotlin": {
            "obsidian": {
                "command": "java",
                "args": [
                    "-jar",
                    "your-path/mcp-obsidian-kotlin/app/build/libs/app.jar"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp obsidian kotlin": {
            "obsidian": {
                "command": "java",
                "args": [
                    "-jar",
                    "your-path/mcp-obsidian-kotlin/app/build/libs/app.jar"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp obsidian kotlin": {
            "obsidian": {
                "command": "java",
                "args": [
                    "-jar",
                    "your-path/mcp-obsidian-kotlin/app/build/libs/app.jar"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Windsurf

Open Windsurf's preferences
Go to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Integration"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp obsidian kotlin": {
            "obsidian": {
                "command": "java",
                "args": [
                    "-jar",
                    "your-path/mcp-obsidian-kotlin/app/build/libs/app.jar"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp obsidian kotlin": {
            "obsidian": {
                "command": "java",
                "args": [
                    "-jar",
                    "your-path/mcp-obsidian-kotlin/app/build/libs/app.jar"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp obsidian kotlin": {
            "obsidian": {
                "command": "java",
                "args": [
                    "-jar",
                    "your-path/mcp-obsidian-kotlin/app/build/libs/app.jar"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Cline

Open Cline's settings
Navigate to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure to restart Cline after adding the configuration.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp obsidian kotlin": {
            "obsidian": {
                "command": "java",
                "args": [
                    "-jar",
                    "your-path/mcp-obsidian-kotlin/app/build/libs/app.jar"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp obsidian kotlin": {
            "obsidian": {
                "command": "java",
                "args": [
                    "-jar",
                    "your-path/mcp-obsidian-kotlin/app/build/libs/app.jar"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp obsidian kotlin": {
            "obsidian": {
                "command": "java",
                "args": [
                    "-jar",
                    "your-path/mcp-obsidian-kotlin/app/build/libs/app.jar"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Goose

Open Goose's preferences
Go to the Integrations tab
Select "MCP Servers"
Click "Add New Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp obsidian kotlin": {
            "obsidian": {
                "command": "java",
                "args": [
                    "-jar",
                    "your-path/mcp-obsidian-kotlin/app/build/libs/app.jar"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp obsidian kotlin": {
            "obsidian": {
                "command": "java",
                "args": [
                    "-jar",
                    "your-path/mcp-obsidian-kotlin/app/build/libs/app.jar"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp obsidian kotlin": {
            "obsidian": {
                "command": "java",
                "args": [
                    "-jar",
                    "your-path/mcp-obsidian-kotlin/app/build/libs/app.jar"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

From the repository

- Java
- Obsidian
- Local REST API plugin for Obsidian

Claude Desktop / Cursor

Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp obsidian kotlin": {
            "obsidian": {
                "command": "java",
                "args": [
                    "-jar",
                    "your-path/mcp-obsidian-kotlin/app/build/libs/app.jar"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

McpServers

{
    "obsidian": {
        "command": "java",
        "args": [
            "-jar",
            "your-path/mcp-obsidian-kotlin/app/build/libs/app.jar"
        ]
    }
}

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation for Obsidian, written in Kotlin. This project uses the Obsidian Local REST API plugin to allow AI agents to interact with Obsidian notes.

This project is inspired by MCP Obsidian (Python implementation) but reimplemented in Kotlin.

Prerequisites

- Java
- Obsidian
- Local REST API plugin for Obsidian

Setup

1. Install the Local REST API plugin in Obsidian and configure an API key
2. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/mcp-obsidian-kotlin.git

   cd mcp-obsidian-kotlin

3. Build the project:

   ./gradlew build

4. Set the MCP server in the mcp.json file:

   {

      "mcpServers": {

         "obsidian": {

               "command": "java",

               "args": [

                  "-jar",

                  "your-path/mcp-obsidian-kotlin/app/build/libs/app.jar"

               ]

         }

      }

   }

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