MCP Obsidian vs Epwforge MCP
A side-by-side look at the MCP Obsidian and Epwforge MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose MCP Obsidian for knowledge & memory work as a local process; choose Epwforge MCP for environment & nature as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose MCP Obsidian when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Knowledge & Memory domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
- You want tools like
read_note, write_note, patch_note.
Choose Epwforge MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Environment & Nature domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You have the keys it needs:
EPWFORGE_API_KEY, EPWFORGE_BASE_URL. - You want tools like
find_station, analyze_weather, chart_weather.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Knowledge & Memory | Environment & Nature |
| Quality signal | 73/100 · Great | 33/100 · Emerging |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | No auth required | Not declared |
| Pricing | Free | Not declared |
| Required env vars | None listed | EPWFORGE_API_KEYEPWFORGE_BASE_URL |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 1,703 | 0 |
| Directory activity | 12 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 18 | 4 |
| Full listing | View MCP Obsidian | View Epwforge MCP |
Tools & capabilities
MCP Obsidian tools 18
read_noteRead a note from the Obsidian vaultwrite_noteWrite a note to the Obsidian vaultpatch_noteEfficiently update part of a note by replacing a specific string. This is more efficient than rewriting the entire note for small changes.list_directoryList files and directories in the vault (includes non-note filenames, while read/write tools remain note-only)delete_noteDelete a note from the Obsidian vault (requires confirmation). Supports permanent delete, vault trash, or system trash.search_notesSearch for notes in the vault by content or frontmattermove_noteMove or rename a note in the vaultmove_fileMove or rename any file in the vault (binary-safe, file-only, requires confirmation)read_multiple_notesRead multiple notes in a batch (max 10 files)update_frontmatterUpdate frontmatter of a note without changing contentget_notes_infoGet metadata for notes without reading full contentget_frontmatterExtract frontmatter from a note without reading the content- +6 more on the listing page
Epwforge MCP tools 4
find_stationSearch the ~17,000-station GuzzStations catalog by name, country, or coordinates. Optional `compact=True` returns just the newest TMYx per station (6–10× smaller responses for chained agent workflows).analyze_weatherStatistical summary of an EPW. Three modes: `url=` (single file), `urls=[]` (2–10 file comparison), `config={...}` (synthesize a morphed scenario from lat/lon — no EPW content returned). Optional `include_full_ashrae`, `include_improbability`, `include_idf`.chart_weatherInline SVG chart. Single-EPW types: `diurnal`, `temp_carpet`, `wind_rose`, `monthly_boxplot`, `utci_carpet`, `economizer_carpet`, `pv_tilt_azimuth`, `solar_under_events`. Multi-EPW type: `comparison`.generate_weather_fileGenerate and return a downloadable weather file with the full morph stack. Format = `epw` / `ddy` / `csv` / `zip` / `pvsyst`. Supports `ensemble=true` (all SSPs at once).
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
MCP Obsidian
{
"mcpServers": {
"bitbonsai-mcp-obsidian": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@bitbonsai/mcpvault@latest"
]
}
}
}
Epwforge MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"epwforge-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"epwforge-mcp"
],
"env": {
"EPWFORGE_API_KEY": "YOUR_EPWFORGE_API_KEY_HERE",
"EPWFORGE_BASE_URL": "YOUR_EPWFORGE_BASE_URL_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
MCP Obsidian is categorized under Knowledge & Memory and uses a local stdio subprocess. Epwforge MCP belongs to Environment & Nature and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick MCP Obsidian for knowledge & memory work and Epwforge MCP for environment & nature.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
MCP Obsidian is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. Epwforge MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add bitbonsai-mcp-obsidian and epwforge-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, MCP Obsidian has a quality signal of 73/100 (Great) with 12 views, 0 installs and 1,703 GitHub stars. Epwforge MCP has 33/100 (Emerging) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars.