obsidian-mcp-server vs memory
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
obsidian-mcp-server by cyanheads | memory by modelcontextprotocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 525 | ★ 85,748 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 52 | 77 |
| Official | — | ✓ |
| Categories | ProductivityKnowledge GraphFile System | Knowledge GraphAI / LLM ToolsProductivity |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Last commit | this month | this month |
obsidian-mcp-server · Summary
MCP server for Obsidian vaults with 14 tools for reading, writing, searching, and editing notes, tags, and frontmatter.
memory · Summary
An MCP server implementing persistent memory using a local knowledge graph for AI models to remember user information across chats.
obsidian-mcp-server · Use cases
- Automating note content creation and organization based on external triggers or schedules
- Integrating Obsidian with AI assistants for contextual note retrieval and editing
- Building custom workflows that interact with Obsidian vaults through MCP-compatible clients
memory · Use cases
- Personalizing AI assistant interactions by remembering user preferences, history, and relationships
- Building context-aware chat applications that maintain conversation history
- Creating knowledge bases that persist across AI model sessions
obsidian-mcp-server · Install
npm install -g obsidian-mcp-serverFor Claude Desktop, add to claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"obsidian": {
"command": "obsidian-mcp-server",
"args": []
}
}
}The server can also run via STDIO or Streamable HTTP.
memory · Install
Installation
Claude Desktop
Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"memory": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-memory"
]
}
}
}VS Code
Use one-click installation buttons or manually configure in .vscode/mcp.json:
{
"servers": {
"memory": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-memory"
]
}
}
}Docker
{
"mcpServers": {
"memory": {
"command": "docker",
"args": ["run", "-i", "-v", "claude-memory:/app/dist", "--rm", "mcp/memory"]
}
}
}