// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

MCP SERVER FOR OBSIDIAN TOOLS

7 tools from the MCP server for Obsidian MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

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// ALL 7 MCP SERVER FOR OBSIDIAN TOOLS

READ 4 tools

Read get_file_contents Return the content of a single file in your vault. Read list_files_in_dir Lists all files and directories in a specific Obsidian directory Read list_files_in_vault Lists all files and directories in the root directory of your Obsidian vault Read search Search for documents matching a specified text query across all files in the vault

WRITE 2 tools

Write append_content Append content to a new or existing file in the vault. Write patch_content Insert content into an existing note relative to a heading, block reference, or frontmatter field.

DESTRUCTIVE 1 tools

Destructive delete_file Delete a file or directory from your vault.

// FAQ

How many tools does the MCP server for Obsidian MCP server have? +

The MCP server for Obsidian MCP server exposes 7 tools across 3 categories: Read, Write, Destructive.

How do I enforce policies on MCP server for Obsidian tools? +

Route the MCP server for Obsidian server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do MCP server for Obsidian tools fall into? +

MCP server for Obsidian tools are categorised as Read (4), Write (2), Destructive (1). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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