Obsidian Publish MCP Server for Claude Code 5 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Obsidian Publish as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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claude mcp add obsidian-publish --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Obsidian Publish MCP Server
Connect your Obsidian Publish environment to your AI agent and construct an intelligent oracle that reads smoothly from your personal or corporate markdown knowledge base.
Claude Code registers Obsidian Publish as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 5 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Obsidian Publish data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Vault Crawling — Programmatically fetch your entire published vault structure utilizing
list_filesandlist_navigationto build contextual trees. - Direct Note Access — Execute
get_fileto stream the complete raw markdown contents of any note directly into your chat workflow for fast summarization. - Metadata Operations — Use
get_metadatato retrieve frontmatter properties, tags, and internal link logic mapped by Obsidian. - Site Auditing — Easily ping
site_infoto ensure connectivity and verify the deployment status of your target Obsidian publish endpoint.
The Obsidian Publish MCP Server exposes 5 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Obsidian Publish to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Obsidian Publish MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using Obsidian Publish
Ask Claude: "Using Obsidian Publish, show me...". 5 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Obsidian Publish MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Obsidian Publish through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Obsidian Publish tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Obsidian Publish + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Obsidian Publish MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Obsidian Publish tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Obsidian Publish nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Obsidian Publish outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Obsidian Publish status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Obsidian Publish MCP Tools for Claude Code (5)
These 5 tools become available when you connect Obsidian Publish to Claude Code via MCP:
get_file
Retrieve exact textual file content and binary assets
get_metadata
Extract internal creation hashes mapping a specific Markdown page
list_files
List all explicitly published raw file paths across the Obsidian workspace
list_navigation
Visualize structurally formatted Markdown navigation trees
site_info
Identify global configuration and styling mapping the site
Example Prompts for Obsidian Publish in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Obsidian Publish immediately.
"Check the vault and list all the files currently publicly available."
"Read the contents of 'System Requirements 2026.md'."
"Fetch the metadata and tags applied to my 'Inbox' note."
Troubleshooting Obsidian Publish MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Obsidian Publish to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Obsidian Publish + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Obsidian Publish MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Obsidian Publish with your favorite client
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Connect Obsidian Publish to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 5 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.