// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

ADVANCED OBSIDIAN MCP SERVER TOOLS

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

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// ALL 16 ADVANCED OBSIDIAN MCP SERVER TOOLS

READ 10 tools

Read obsidian_batch_get_files Return the contents and metadata of one or more notes (.md files) in your vault Read obsidian_complex_search Complex search for documents using a JsonLogic query with support for 'glob' and 'regexp' pattern matching Read obsidian_get_active_note Get the content and metadata of the currently active note in Obsidian Read obsidian_list_commands List all available commands you can run in obsidian interface Read obsidian_list_files_in_dir Lists all files and directories in a specific Obsidian directory Read obsidian_periodic_notes Get current periodic note for the specified period (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly) Read obsidian_recent_changes Get recently modified files in the vault Read obsidian_recent_periodic_notes Get most recent periodic notes for the specified period type Read obsidian_simple_search Simple search for documents matching a specified text query across all files in the vault Read obsidian_understand_vault Get a comprehensive understanding of the vault structure including directory tree and NetworkX graph of not...

WRITE 3 tools

Write obsidian_append_to_file Append content to a new or existing file in the vault Write obsidian_patch_file Insert content into an existing note relative to a heading, block reference, or frontmatter field Write obsidian_put_file Create a new file in your vault or update the content of an existing one

DESTRUCTIVE 1 tools

Destructive obsidian_delete_file Delete a file or directory from your vault

EXECUTE 2 tools

Execute obsidian_execute_commands Execute one or more commands in obsidian interface Execute obsidian_open_files Open one or more files in the vault in a new leaf

// FAQ

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

The Advanced Obsidian MCP Server MCP server exposes 16 tools across 4 categories: Read, Write, Destructive, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on Advanced Obsidian MCP Server tools? +

Route the Advanced Obsidian MCP Server 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 Advanced Obsidian MCP Server tools fall into? +

Advanced Obsidian MCP Server tools are categorised as Read (10), Write (3), Destructive (1), Execute (2). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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