// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

OBSIDIAN MCP TOOLS

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

// ALL 11 OBSIDIAN MCP TOOLS

READ 5 tools

Read list_notes List notes in the Obsidian vault. By default lists all notes recursively. Read read_multiple_notes Read content from multiple notes simultaneously Read read_note Read the content of a note in the Obsidian vault Read search_vault Search for content in the Obsidian vault Read notes_insight Generate insights about a topic using TRILEMMA-PRINCIPLES framework with AI-powered summarization

WRITE 4 tools

Write auto_backlink_vault Automatically add backlinks throughout the entire vault by detecting note names in content and converting t... Write create_note Create a new note in the Obsidian vault Write move_note Move or rename a note to a new location in the Obsidian vault Write update_note Update content in an existing note using text replacements or precise insertions

DESTRUCTIVE 2 tools

Destructive delete_note Delete a note from the Obsidian vault Destructive manage_folder Create, rename, move, or delete a folder in the Obsidian vault

// FAQ

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

The Obsidian MCP MCP server exposes 11 tools across 3 categories: Read, Write, Destructive.

How do I enforce policies on Obsidian MCP tools? +

Route the Obsidian 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 MCP tools fall into? +

Obsidian MCP tools are categorised as Read (5), Write (4), Destructive (2). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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