MCP Obsidian vs Livespace CRM MCP Server
A side-by-side look at the MCP Obsidian and Livespace CRM MCP Server 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 Livespace CRM MCP Server for customer data platforms 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 Livespace CRM MCP Server when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Customer Data Platforms domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You have the keys it needs:
LIVESPACE_SUBDOMAIN, LIVESPACE_API_KEY, LIVESPACE_API_SECRET. - You want tools like
health, crm_metadata, search_crm.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Knowledge & Memory | Customer Data Platforms |
| Quality signal | 73/100 · Great | 55/100 · Good |
| 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 | LIVESPACE_SUBDOMAINLIVESPACE_API_KEYLIVESPACE_API_SECRET |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 1,703 | 0 |
| Directory activity | 11 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 18 | 11 |
| Full listing | View MCP Obsidian | View Livespace CRM MCP Server |
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
Livespace CRM MCP Server tools 11
healthChecks the server; `checkLivespace: true` also makes one lightweight Livespace API call.crm_metadataReturns nine dictionary sections, including processes, users, groups, sources, task dictionaries, products and the current user. Optional `userQuery` filters users by name or email before the 500-row cap.search_crmFinds persons, companies or deals, with record links even in lightweight results. Sorted deal searches use one 200-record sort window and report truncation.get_recordsReads one record kind and up to 25 ids; walls for at most 5 persons, companies or deals.get_activityReads one record wall, one bounded CRM feed range or bounded task pages per call.analyzeRuns one named aggregation over bounded windows and reports whether its source window was truncated.create_recordsCreates persons, companies, deals or tasks. Up to 10 items per call, with exact-match contact deduplication by default.update_recordsUpdates persons, companies, deals or tasks. Up to 10 items per call.log_activitiesAdds public notes or phone calls. Up to 15 notes or calls per call.move_deals_to_stageMoves deals by applying the minimal process-step diff. Up to 10 items per call; backward moves need an explicit allowlist.notify_userDispatches one in-app notification, limited to 5 per 10 minutes and 1 per recipient per minute.
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"
]
}
}
}
Livespace CRM MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"livespace-crm-mcp-server": {
"command": "bunx",
"args": [
"livespace-crm-mcp"
],
"env": {
"LIVESPACE_SUBDOMAIN": "YOUR_LIVESPACE_SUBDOMAIN_HERE",
"LIVESPACE_API_KEY": "YOUR_LIVESPACE_API_KEY_HERE",
"LIVESPACE_API_SECRET": "YOUR_LIVESPACE_API_SECRET_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
MCP Obsidian is categorized under Knowledge & Memory and uses a local stdio subprocess. Livespace CRM MCP Server belongs to Customer Data Platforms and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick MCP Obsidian for knowledge & memory work and Livespace CRM MCP Server for customer data platforms.
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. Livespace CRM MCP Server 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 livespace-crm-mcp-server 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. Livespace CRM MCP Server has 55/100 (Good) with 2 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars.