How to Use the Obsidian Publish MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can Cascade crawl my entire Obsidian Publish site at once in Windsurf?

Yes, Cascade runs a multi-step routine starting with listfiles to index all Obsidian Publish paths. It then selectively calls getfile to read the specific notes it needs for your Windsurf task using this MCP setup.

Q: What happens when I update a note on Obsidian Publish while using Windsurf?

Cascade calls getmetadata to check if the Obsidian Publish file hash changed. If it detects a newer version, it pulls the updated markdown text so your Windsurf workspace stays current.

Feed your public or private Obsidian Publish notes directly to Cascade in Windsurf using this MCP Server.

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Map your Obsidian Publish structure automatically inside Windsurf

The `list_navigation` tool retrieves the exact nested folder structure of your Obsidian Publish site so Cascade can map it. Windsurf reads this structural layout to locate specific directories without wasting time on random searches. Once the layout is clear, this MCP Server lets Cascade jump to the exact Obsidian Publish node it needs. You get immediate access to your organized markdown files in Windsurf without manually clicking through web links.

Pull raw Obsidian Publish markdown files inside Windsurf

The `get_file` tool fetches the raw text and assets directly from your live Obsidian Publish site. Cascade reads the actual markdown content to write code, draft updates, or answer technical questions in your Windsurf workspace. This eliminates the chore of copying text from your browser into Windsurf. The Cascade agent handles the fetching, reads the Obsidian Publish markdown, and updates your working files in one clean loop.

Inspect Obsidian Publish file metadata to track Windsurf workspace changes

The `get_metadata` tool extracts the unique creation hashes and frontmatter for any specified Obsidian Publish page. Cascade reads these hashes to determine if a note has changed before pulling the entire file into Windsurf. This prevents unnecessary network requests when working with massive vaults in Windsurf. Your Windsurf agent works faster by checking the metadata first and only fetching files that actually changed on your Obsidian Publish site.

Setup guide

Set up Obsidian Publish MCP in Windsurf

Prerequisites

Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
2

Add the Obsidian Publish MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Refresh MCPs

Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
4

Verify in Cascade

Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my Obsidian Publish payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Obsidian Publish tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "obsidian-publish-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Obsidian Publish MCP in Windsurf

You configure the MCP Server with your secure Vinkius token in your Windsurf config file. Cascade then uses `site_info` to authenticate and pull your private Obsidian Publish notes directly into your workspace.

Yes, Cascade runs a multi-step routine starting with `list_files` to index all Obsidian Publish paths. It then selectively calls `get_file` to read the specific notes it needs for your Windsurf task using this MCP setup.

Cascade calls `get_metadata` to check if the Obsidian Publish file hash changed. If it detects a newer version, it pulls the updated markdown text so your Windsurf workspace stays current.

No extra plugins are required. This MCP Server communicates directly with the official hosted endpoint to pull your Obsidian Publish documentation, layouts, and site configurations straight into Windsurf.

Your raw Obsidian Publish markdown files and navigation maps never persist on Vinkius during Windsurf sessions. Every request runs inside an ephemeral, zero-trust V8 isolate that destroys itself after executing.

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