MCPVault

obsidian_read_file

MCP tool from Obsidian MCP Server Enhanced by BoweyLou

Retrieves the content and metadata of a file.

How to use it

obsidian_read_file is exposed by the Obsidian MCP Server Enhanced MCP server. Add the server to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf and others), and the obsidian_read_file tool becomes available to the model automatically. See the full listing for setup details and every tool this server provides.

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Other tools in Obsidian MCP Server Enhanced (14)

obsidian_block_reference

Work with block references and heading operations.

obsidian_dataview_query

Execute Dataview DQL queries against your vault.

obsidian_delete_file

Permanently deletes a file from the vault.

obsidian_global_search

Searches the entire vault for content.

obsidian_graph_analysis

Analyze note connections and vault relationships.

obsidian_list_files

Lists files and subdirectories in a folder.

obsidian_manage_frontmatter

Gets, sets, or deletes keys in a note's frontmatter.

obsidian_manage_tags

Adds, removes, or lists tags in a note.

obsidian_periodic_notes

Create and manage daily, weekly, monthly, yearly notes.

obsidian_search_replace

Performs search-and-replace operations in a note.

obsidian_smart_linking

Get intelligent link suggestions and recommendations.

obsidian_task_query

Search and analyze tasks across your vault.

obsidian_template_system

Create files from templates with variable substitution.

obsidian_update_file

Modifies a file by appending, prepending, or overwriting.