MCP Obsidian vs Google Keep
A side-by-side look at the MCP Obsidian and Google Keep 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 Google Keep for knowledge & memory over a hosted endpoint. 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 Google Keep when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Knowledge & Memory domain.
- You prefer a remote HTTP/SSE transport.
- You want tools like
keep_list_accounts, keep_find, keep_get_note.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Knowledge & Memory | Knowledge & Memory |
| Quality signal | 73/100 · Great | 57/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Remote HTTP/SSE |
| Auth | No auth required | Not declared |
| Pricing | Free | Not declared |
| Required env vars | None listed | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 1,703 | 1 |
| Directory activity | 11 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 18 | 30 |
| Full listing | View MCP Obsidian | View Google Keep |
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
Google Keep tools 30
keep_list_accountsLista as contas Google Keep vinculadas a este install (id/email, label). Use pra descobrir o `account` quando há várias.keep_findBusca notas no Google Keep. Filtros opcionais: query (título/texto), labels, colors, pinned, archived, trashed (default false).keep_get_noteRetorna uma nota (ou lista) do Google Keep pelo id. Bulk support: accepts note_ids for batched execution.keep_create_noteCria uma nota de texto no Google Keep. Recebe a label 'keep-mcp' automaticamente pra poder ser gerida depois.keep_create_listCria uma checklist no Google Keep. `items` = array de { text, checked }. Recebe a label 'keep-mcp' automaticamente.keep_update_noteAtualiza título e/ou texto de uma nota. Pra listas, edite os itens com os tools de list item. Bulk support: accepts note_ids for batched execution.keep_pin_noteFixa ou desafixa uma nota (`pinned`, default true). Bulk support: accepts note_ids for batched execution.keep_archive_noteArquiva ou desarquiva uma nota (`archived`, default true). Bulk support: accepts note_ids for batched execution.keep_set_note_colorDefine a cor de uma nota. Uma de: DEFAULT, RED, ORANGE, YELLOW, GREEN, TEAL, BLUE, CERULEAN, PURPLE, PINK, BROWN, GRAY. Bulk support: accepts note_ids for batched execution.keep_trash_noteMove uma nota pra lixeira. Bulk support: accepts note_ids for batched execution.keep_restore_noteRestaura uma nota da lixeira. Bulk support: accepts note_ids for batched execution.keep_delete_noteApaga uma nota permanentemente (não dá pra desfazer). Bulk support: accepts note_ids for batched execution.- +18 more on the listing page
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"
]
}
}
}
Google Keep
{
"mcpServers": {
"google-keep": {
"url": "https://api.mcp.ai/p_keep"
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
MCP Obsidian is categorized under Knowledge & Memory and uses a local stdio subprocess. Google Keep belongs to Knowledge & Memory and uses a remote HTTP/SSE transport. Pick MCP Obsidian for knowledge & memory work and Google Keep for knowledge & memory.
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. Google Keep 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 google-keep 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 11 views, 0 installs and 1,703 GitHub stars. Google Keep has 57/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 1 GitHub stars.