// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

OBSIDIAN HTTP MCP TOOLS

12 tools from the Obsidian HTTP MCP MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 12 OBSIDIAN HTTP MCP TOOLS

READ 6 tools

Read find_files Search files in vault with fuzzy matching. Use this when you don\ Read get_file_info Get file metadata (size, modification date). Returns exists: false if file not found. Read list_dir List subdirectories in a path. Returns only folder names (not files). IMPORTANT: Path must end with / (e.g., Read list_files List files in a directory. Returns only files (not folders). IMPORTANT: Path must end with / (e.g., Read read_file Read content of a file. TIP: If you don\ Read search Search for text inside file contents recursively across entire vault. Use this to find files containing spe...

WRITE 4 tools

Write create_directory Create a new directory. Idempotent (returns success even if already exists). Does NOT create parent directo... Write edit_file Surgically edit file content using exact string replacement (pattern matching). Use this for arbitrary text... Write move_file Move or rename a file. Works for both moving to different folder and renaming in same folder. Write write_file Create or update a file. Use mode=create for new files, mode=overwrite to replace existing, mode=append to ...

DESTRUCTIVE 2 tools

Destructive delete_file Delete a file. By default moves to .trash-http-mcp/ for recovery. Set permanent=true for irreversible delet... Destructive delete_folder Delete all files in a folder recursively. By default moves to .trash-http-mcp/ (soft delete). Use permanent...

// FAQ

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

The Obsidian HTTP MCP MCP server exposes 12 tools across 3 categories: Read, Write, Destructive.

How do I enforce policies on Obsidian HTTP MCP tools? +

Route the Obsidian HTTP MCP 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 Obsidian HTTP MCP tools fall into? +

Obsidian HTTP MCP tools are categorised as Read (6), Write (4), Destructive (2). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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