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

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

How do I install Mcp Obsidian or Hackmd Mcp 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 Mcp Obsidian and Hackmd Mcp free or paid?

Mcp Obsidian operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required). Hackmd Mcp operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Mcp Obsidian lists 5 tools with 1 views and 4,276 GitHub stars. Hackmd Mcp lists 6 tools with 1 views and 65 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Mcp Obsidian and Hackmd Mcp 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 Mcp Obsidian or Hackmd Mcp 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 Mcp Obsidian and Hackmd Mcp free to use, or do they require API keys?

Mcp Obsidian is listed under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model with API Key required . Hackmd Mcp 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 Mcp Obsidian and Hackmd Mcp at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both markuspfundstein-mcp-obsidian and yuna0x0-hackmd-mcp 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, Mcp Obsidian has a Quality Score of 40 /100 ( Fair ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 4,276 GitHub stars. Hackmd Mcp holds a Quality Score of 39 /100 ( Fair ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 65 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Mcp Obsidian vs Hackmd Mcp

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mcp Obsidian and Hackmd Mcp 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

Mcp Obsidian

Other Tools and Integrations · Local stdio

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

Hackmd Mcp

Other Tools and Integrations · Local stdio

Quality: 39/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Mcp Obsidian if you need specialized Other Tools and Integrations tools running via a local process. Choose Hackmd Mcp 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 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: OBSIDIAN_API_KEY, OBSIDIAN_HOST, OBSIDIAN_PORT.
Primary tools included: List files and directories in vault root or subdirectories, Get file contents from the vault, Search documents by text query.

Explore Mcp Obsidian Details

Choose Hackmd 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 (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
You have access to required keys: HACKMD_API_TOKEN, HACKMD_API_URL, ALLOWED_HACKMD_API_URLS, PORT.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Mcp Obsidian MarkusPfundstein Other Tools and Integrations	Hackmd Mcp yuna0x0 Other Tools and Integrations
Summary	MCP server that interacts with Obsidian via the Obsidian rest API community plugin	Allows AI models to interact with HackMD
Category & Scope	Other Tools and Integrations

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Mcp Obsidian Tools (5)

List files and directories in vault root or subdirectories

Get file contents from the vault

Search documents by text query

Patch or append content to notes relative to headings or blocks

Delete files or directories in the vault

Hackmd Mcp Tools (6)

Full CRUD operations for user and team notes

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).

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"
      }
    }
  }
}

Hackmd Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "yuna0x0-hackmd-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector"
      ],
      "env": {
        "HACKMD_API_TOKEN": "YOUR_HACKMD_API_TOKEN_HERE",
        "HACKMD_API_URL": "YOUR_HACKMD_API_URL_HERE",
        "ALLOWED_HACKMD_API_URLS": "YOUR_ALLOWED_HACKMD_API_URLS_HERE",
        "PORT": "YOUR_PORT_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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