No Plugins Required
Works directly with your vault files. No need to install any Obsidian plugins or run Obsidian itself.
Introduction
obx is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that gives AI assistants full access to your Obsidian vault.
Why obx?
Section titled “Why obx?”Single Binary
One file, zero dependencies. No Node.js, Python, or other runtimes needed.
72 Actions
16 multiplexed tools with comprehensive vault operations including search, templates, periodic notes, canvas, refactoring, and more.
Fast & Lightweight
~10ms startup time. Low memory footprint. Built in Go for performance.
Comparison
Section titled “Comparison”| Feature | obx | Other MCP Servers |
|---|---|---|
| Plugin required | No | Often yes |
| Runtime | Single binary | Node.js/Python |
| Platform support | macOS, Linux, Windows | Often limited |
| Tool count | 16 tools / 72 actions | 10-20 typically |
| Startup time | ~10ms | Seconds |
Use Cases
Section titled “Use Cases”- Daily journaling - Create and manage daily notes with AI assistance
- Research - Search across your vault, find connections, suggest links
- Task management - Track todos with priorities, due dates, and tags
- Vault maintenance - Find orphan notes, stubs, broken links
- Bulk operations - Tag, move, or update many notes at once
- Knowledge graphs - Analyze backlinks, forward links, and connections