Obsidian Publish MCP Server for Cursor 5 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code that integrates LLM-powered coding assistance directly into the development workflow. Its Agent mode enables autonomous multi-step coding tasks, and MCP support lets agents access external data sources and APIs during code generation.
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{
"mcpServers": {
"obsidian-publish": {
"url": "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.
Cursor's Agent mode turns Obsidian Publish into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Obsidian Publish and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 5 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
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 Cursor 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 Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Obsidian Publish MCP Server with Cursor.
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server
Start using Obsidian Publish
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Obsidian Publish, help me...". 5 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the Obsidian Publish MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Obsidian Publish through the Model Context Protocol.
Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
Obsidian Publish + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Obsidian Publish MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP
Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically
Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates
Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data
Obsidian Publish MCP Tools for Cursor (5)
These 5 tools become available when you connect Obsidian Publish to Cursor 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 Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor 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 Cursor
Common issues when connecting Obsidian Publish to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
Obsidian Publish + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating Obsidian Publish MCP Server with Cursor.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?
How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?
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Connect Obsidian Publish to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 5 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.