What is the key difference between Keep Mcp and Mcp Obsidian?

Keep Mcp belongs to the Other Tools and Integrations category with local stdio execution, while Mcp Obsidian belongs to the Other Tools and Integrations category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Keep Mcp or Mcp Obsidian in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Keep Mcp and Mcp Obsidian free or paid?

Keep Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required). Mcp Obsidian operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Keep Mcp lists 5 tools with 2 views and 86 GitHub stars. Mcp Obsidian lists 5 tools with 1 views and 4,276 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Keep Mcp and Mcp Obsidian together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

How do I install Keep Mcp or Mcp Obsidian in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Keep Mcp and Mcp Obsidian free to use, or do they require API keys?

Keep Mcp is listed under a Free / Open Source model with API Key required . Mcp Obsidian operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model with API Key required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Keep Mcp and Mcp Obsidian at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both feuerdev-keep-mcp and markuspfundstein-mcp-obsidian as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Keep Mcp has a Quality Score of 36 /100 ( Fair ) with 2 views, 0 installs, and 86 GitHub stars. Mcp Obsidian holds a Quality Score of 40 /100 ( Fair ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 4,276 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Keep Mcp vs Mcp Obsidian

In-depth architectural comparison of the Keep Mcp and Mcp Obsidian MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Keep Mcp

Other Tools and Integrations · Local stdio

Quality: 36/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

Mcp Obsidian

Other Tools and Integrations · Local stdio

Quality: 40/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Keep Mcp if you need specialized Other Tools and Integrations tools running via a local process. Choose Mcp Obsidian if your workspace requires Other Tools and Integrations integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Keep Mcp when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Other Tools and Integrations domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: GOOGLE_EMAIL, GOOGLE_MASTER_TOKEN, UNSAFE_MODE.
Primary tools included: Search notes with filters by label, color, pinned, archived, trashed, date ranges, and limit, Create and update notes and checklist items, Set note colors and change note states (pin, archive, trash, restore, delete).

Explore Keep Mcp Details

Choose Mcp Obsidian when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Other Tools and Integrations domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
You have access to required keys: .

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Keep Mcp feuerdev Other Tools and Integrations	Mcp Obsidian MarkusPfundstein Other Tools and Integrations
Summary	Read, create, update and delete Google Keep notes.	MCP server that interacts with Obsidian via the Obsidian rest API community plugin
Category & Scope	Other Tools and Integrations

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Keep Mcp Tools (5)

Search notes with filters by label, color, pinned, archived, trashed, date ranges, and limit

Create and update notes and checklist items

Set note colors and change note states (pin, archive, trash, restore, delete)

Manage labels and collaborators on notes

List media blobs attached to notes

Mcp Obsidian Tools (5)

List files and directories in vault root or subdirectories

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Keep Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "feuerdev-keep-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "feuerdev-keep-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GOOGLE_EMAIL": "YOUR_GOOGLE_EMAIL_HERE",
        "GOOGLE_MASTER_TOKEN": "YOUR_GOOGLE_MASTER_TOKEN_HERE",
        "UNSAFE_MODE": "YOUR_UNSAFE_MODE_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Mcp Obsidian Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "markuspfundstein-mcp-obsidian": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "markuspfundstein-mcp-obsidian"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OBSIDIAN_API_KEY": "YOUR_OBSIDIAN_API_KEY_HERE",
        "OBSIDIAN_HOST": "YOUR_OBSIDIAN_HOST_HERE",
        "OBSIDIAN_PORT": "YOUR_OBSIDIAN_PORT_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Keep Mcp is categorized under Other Tools and Integrations and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Mcp Obsidian belongs to Other Tools and Integrations using local stdio subprocess. Select Keep Mcp when you need capabilities focused on other tools and integrations and Mcp Obsidian when you require tools for other tools and integrations.

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