obsidian-hybrid-search

by flowing-abyss · Memory & Knowledge · ★ 113

obsidian-hybrid-search is an MCP server by flowing-abyss. Hybrid search for Obsidian vaults via plugin, CLI, and MCP server. It has 113 GitHub stars and ranks #324 of 1287 in Memory & Knowledge by stars.

Category: Memory & Knowledge
Author: flowing-abyss
GitHub stars: 113
This week: Tracking since 18 Oct 2026
Weekly downloads: 565
Language: TypeScript
License: MIT (open source)
Last update: 2026-10-24 (today)
Links: Source npm

mcp
obsidian
search
semantic-search
sqlite
vector-search

How to install obsidian-hybrid-search

obsidian-hybrid-search is published on npm as obsidian-hybrid-search, and it is listed in the official MCP Registry. These steps assume it runs as a local stdio server, which is the usual setup.

Check the README. Confirm the start command and note any API keys or environment variables it needs (pass them with -e KEY=value or an env block). You need Node.js for npx.

Add it to Claude Code from a terminal:

claude mcp add obsidian-hybrid-search -- npx -y obsidian-hybrid-search

Or add it to Cursor or Claude Desktop in .cursor/mcp.json or claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "obsidian-hybrid-search": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "obsidian-hybrid-search"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Restart the client and check it. Run claude mcp list, or open the client's MCP settings, and confirm obsidian-hybrid-search and its tools are listed. The install guide covers VS Code and Codex.

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Frequently asked questions

What is obsidian-hybrid-search?

obsidian-hybrid-search is an MCP server by flowing-abyss in the Memory & Knowledge category. Hybrid search for Obsidian vaults via plugin, CLI, and MCP server. It has 113 GitHub stars and ranks #324 of 1287 in Memory & Knowledge by stars. It is written in TypeScript. It is licensed under MIT. It was last updated today.

Is obsidian-hybrid-search free and open source?

Yes. obsidian-hybrid-search is published under the MIT license, so you can run, modify and self-host it at no cost. If it connects to a paid service, that service's own pricing and API terms still apply. Check the repository for the exact license text before using it commercially.

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