🎉 Initial release of Obsidian MCP Server plugin
Core Features:
- MCP server implementation with HTTP transport
- JSON-RPC 2.0 message handling
- Protocol version 2024-11-05 support
MCP Tools:
- read_note, create_note, update_note, delete_note
- search_notes, list_notes, get_vault_info
Server Features:
- Configurable HTTP server (default port: 3000)
- Health check and MCP endpoints
- Auto-start option
Security:
- Origin header validation (DNS rebinding protection)
- Optional Bearer token authentication
- CORS configuration
UI:
- Settings panel with full configuration
- Status bar indicator and ribbon icon
- Start/Stop/Restart commands
Documentation:
- Comprehensive README with examples
- Quick Start Guide and Implementation Summary
- Test client script
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trigger, description
| trigger | description |
|---|---|
| always_on | Common issues and solutions |
Troubleshooting
Plugin Doesn't Load After Build
Issue: Plugin doesn't appear in Obsidian after building
Solution: Ensure main.js and manifest.json are at the top level of the plugin folder under <Vault>/.obsidian/plugins/<plugin-id>/
Build Issues
Issue: main.js is missing after build
Solution: Run npm run build or npm run dev to compile your TypeScript source code
Commands Not Appearing
Issue: Commands don't show up in command palette
Solution:
- Verify
addCommandruns afteronload - Ensure command IDs are unique
- Check that commands are properly registered
Settings Not Persisting
Issue: Settings reset after reloading Obsidian
Solution:
- Ensure
loadData/saveDataare awaited - Re-render the UI after changes
- Verify settings are properly merged with defaults
Mobile-Only Issues
Issue: Plugin works on desktop but not mobile
Solution:
- Confirm you're not using desktop-only APIs
- Check
isDesktopOnlysetting in manifest - Test on actual mobile devices or adjust compatibility