obsidian-mcp-server and mcp-obsidian-via-rest
These two tools are competitors, as both aim to provide a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for interacting with an Obsidian vault, with the second project explicitly stating it's a re-write.
About obsidian-mcp-server
cyanheads/obsidian-mcp-server
Obsidian Knowledge-Management MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that enables AI agents and development tools to interact with an Obsidian vault. It provides a comprehensive suite of tools for reading, writing, searching, and managing notes, tags, and frontmatter, acting as a bridge to the Obsidian Local REST API plugin.
Implements a modular TypeScript architecture leveraging stdio transport for MCP communication with automatic reconnection, backed by an intelligent in-memory vault cache that provides fallback search functionality if the REST API becomes unavailable. Supports flexible file targeting (by path, active note, or periodic notes) and atomic frontmatter operations, with structured logging, Zod validation, and optional HTTP transport via Hono for alternative deployment scenarios.
About mcp-obsidian-via-rest
OleksandrKucherenko/mcp-obsidian-via-rest
MCP Server connected to Obsidian Vault with Local REST API. (re-write it completely with BUN to make it faster and more lightweight)
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