Obsidian iCloud MCP
Provides access to files stored in iCloud Drive, specifically targeting Obsidian Vaults synchronized through iCloud to make them available to AI models.
Fully tested support for accessing iCloud-stored Obsidian Vaults on macOS systems.
Connects Obsidian Vaults stored in iCloud Drive to AI models, allowing access to and interaction with Markdown notes and documents stored in Obsidian Vaults.
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@Obsidian iCloud MCPsearch my notes for information about project deadlines"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
Obsidian iCloud MCP
Connecting Obsidian Vaults that are stored in iCloud Drive to AI via the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
Obsidian iCloud MCP is fully tested on MacOS. If you are using Windows or Linux, please test it and let me know if it works.
Usage with Claude Desktop
Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json:
Debugging in Development
{
"mcpServers": {
"obsidian-mcp": {
"command": "node",
"args": [
"/path/to/obsidian-mcp/build/index.js",
"/Users/<USERNAME>/Library/Mobile\\ Documents/iCloud~md~obsidian/Documents/<VAULT_NAME_1>",
"/Users/<USERNAME>/Library/Mobile\\ Documents/iCloud~md~obsidian/Documents/<VAULT_NAME_2>"
]
}
}
}Using npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector node path/to/server/index.js arg1 arg2 arg3 arg... to inspect servers locally developed.
Using in Production
{
"mcpServers": {
"obsidian-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"obsidian-mcp",
"/Users/<USERNAME>/Library/Mobile\\ Documents/iCloud~md~obsidian/Documents/<VAULT_NAME_1>",
"/Users/<USERNAME>/Library/Mobile\\ Documents/iCloud~md~obsidian/Documents/<VAULT_NAME_2>"
]
}
}
}Maintenance
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