--- title: "supabase-mcp-server vs obsidian-mcp-server" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/alexander-zuev-supabase-mcp-server-vs-cyanheads-obsidian-mcp-server" tools: ["alexander-zuev-supabase-mcp-server", "cyanheads-obsidian-mcp-server"] --- # supabase-mcp-server vs obsidian-mcp-server *GraphCanon updated Jul 27, 2026* ## Verdict Pick supabase-mcp-server if the `supabase-mcp-server` is a Python-based solution for managing Supabase through an interactive chat interface with robust capabilities including automated migration versioning and log access; pick obsidian-mcp-server if the obsidian-mcp-server is a specialized utility for interacting with Obsidian vaults using the Model Context Protocol over STDIO or Streamable HTTP. [supabase-mcp-server](https://github.com/alexander-zuev/supabase-mcp-server) reports 830 GitHub stars, 105 forks, and 3 open issues, last pushed May 8, 2026. [obsidian-mcp-server](https://www.npmjs.com/package/obsidian-mcp-server) has 642 stars, 99 forks, and 25 open issues, last pushed Jun 30, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [supabase-mcp-server's repository](https://github.com/alexander-zuev/supabase-mcp-server) and [obsidian-mcp-server's repository](https://github.com/cyanheads/obsidian-mcp-server). | | [supabase-mcp-server](/tools/alexander-zuev-supabase-mcp-server.md) | [obsidian-mcp-server](/tools/cyanheads-obsidian-mcp-server.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Query MCP for end-to-end Supabase management via chat interface | A tool for manipulating and interacting with Obsidian vaults through Model Context Protocol. | | Stars | 830 | 642 | | Forks | 105 | 99 | | Open issues | 3 | 25 | | Language | Python | TypeScript | | Adopt for | The `supabase-mcp-server` is a Python-based solution for managing Supabase through an interactive chat interface with robust capabilities including automated migration versioning and log access. | The obsidian-mcp-server is a specialized utility for interacting with Obsidian vaults using the Model Context Protocol over STDIO or Streamable HTTP. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | Apache-2.0 | The Apache-2.0 license applies to obsidian-mcp-server, allowing free use, modification, and distribution under certain conditions. | | Categories | Data & Retrieval, Developer Tools | Data & Retrieval, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [supabase-mcp-server](/tools/alexander-zuev-supabase-mcp-server.md) | [obsidian-mcp-server](/tools/cyanheads-obsidian-mcp-server.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Steady (60%) | Active (82%) | | Days since push | 79d | 27d | | Open issues (now) | 3 | 25 | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/alexander-zuev-supabase-mcp-server/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/cyanheads-obsidian-mcp-server/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: supabase-mcp-server - **Adopt for:** The `supabase-mcp-server` is a Python-based solution for managing Supabase through an interactive chat interface with robust capabilities including automated migration versioning and log access. ## Decision facts: obsidian-mcp-server - **Pricing:** freemium - Freely accessible and distributable with commercial usage allowed. - **Requirements:** The software requires a running Obsidian vault, basic knowledge of TypeScript, and an understanding of Model Context Protocol for effective use. - **Adopt for:** The obsidian-mcp-server is a specialized utility for interacting with Obsidian vaults using the Model Context Protocol over STDIO or Streamable HTTP. - **License detail:** The Apache-2.0 license applies to obsidian-mcp-server, allowing free use, modification, and distribution under certain conditions. ## Choose when ### Choose supabase-mcp-server if… - supabase-mcp-server is primarily Python; obsidian-mcp-server is TypeScript. - Tags unique to supabase-mcp-server: cursor, supabase, windsurf. - - When you need a streamlined, chat-driven interface to handle your Supabase instances, allowing both read & write query execution in a conversational manner. ### Choose obsidian-mcp-server if… - obsidian-mcp-server is primarily TypeScript; supabase-mcp-server is Python. - Pricing: Freely accessible and distributable with commercial usage allowed.. - Requirements: The software requires a running Obsidian vault, basic knowledge of TypeScript, and an understanding of Model Context Protocol for effective use.. - Tags unique to obsidian-mcp-server: ai-tools, cyanheads, knowledge-base, mcp. - When requiring precise manipulation of content, tags, and metadata within an Obsidian knowledge base through automated scripts or third-party applications that support the Model Context Protocol. ## When NOT to use supabase-mcp-server - - Avoid this tool if you seek advanced customization options for the chat interface beyond what's provided by Supabase MCP; it might not integrate seamlessly with all custom workflows. - - If your project strictly requires proprietary data management systems incompatible with Supabase, or you're operating under restrictive licensing environments that contraindicate Apache-2.0. ## When NOT to use obsidian-mcp-server - When working with non-Obsidian knowledge bases as this tool is specifically designed for manipulating content within an Obsidian vault framework. - If your project does not require the Model Context Protocol for communication, as this introduces a specific layer of protocol handling that may be unnecessary overhead. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between supabase-mcp-server and obsidian-mcp-server? supabase-mcp-server: Query MCP for end-to-end Supabase management via chat interface. obsidian-mcp-server: A tool for manipulating and interacting with Obsidian vaults through Model Context Protocol.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose supabase-mcp-server over obsidian-mcp-server? Choose supabase-mcp-server over obsidian-mcp-server when supabase-mcp-server is primarily Python; obsidian-mcp-server is TypeScript; Tags unique to supabase-mcp-server: cursor, supabase, windsurf; - When you need a streamlined, chat-driven interface to handle your Supabase instances, allowing both read & write query execution in a conversational manner. ### When should I choose obsidian-mcp-server over supabase-mcp-server? Choose obsidian-mcp-server over supabase-mcp-server when obsidian-mcp-server is primarily TypeScript; supabase-mcp-server is Python; Pricing: Freely accessible and distributable with commercial usage allowed.; Requirements: The software requires a running Obsidian vault, basic knowledge of TypeScript, and an understanding of Model Context Protocol for effective use.; Tags unique to obsidian-mcp-server: ai-tools, cyanheads, knowledge-base, mcp; When requiring precise manipulation of content, tags, and metadata within an Obsidian knowledge base through automated scripts or third-party applications that support the Model Context Protocol. ### When should I avoid supabase-mcp-server? - Avoid this tool if you seek advanced customization options for the chat interface beyond what's provided by Supabase MCP; it might not integrate seamlessly with all custom workflows. - If your project strictly requires proprietary data management systems incompatible with Supabase, or you're operating under restrictive licensing environments that contraindicate Apache-2.0. ### When should I avoid obsidian-mcp-server? When working with non-Obsidian knowledge bases as this tool is specifically designed for manipulating content within an Obsidian vault framework. If your project does not require the Model Context Protocol for communication, as this introduces a specific layer of protocol handling that may be unnecessary overhead. ### Is supabase-mcp-server or obsidian-mcp-server more popular on GitHub? supabase-mcp-server has more GitHub stars (830 vs 642). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are supabase-mcp-server and obsidian-mcp-server open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (supabase-mcp-server: Apache-2.0, obsidian-mcp-server: Apache-2.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to supabase-mcp-server or obsidian-mcp-server? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [supabase-mcp-server alternatives](/tools/alexander-zuev-supabase-mcp-server/alternatives) and [obsidian-mcp-server alternatives](/tools/cyanheads-obsidian-mcp-server/alternatives) ([supabase-mcp-server markdown twin](/tools/alexander-zuev-supabase-mcp-server/alternatives.md), [obsidian-mcp-server markdown twin](/tools/cyanheads-obsidian-mcp-server/alternatives.md)), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes. ### Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison? Yes. The markdown twin at [this comparison](/compare/alexander-zuev-supabase-mcp-server-vs-cyanheads-obsidian-mcp-server.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, supabase-mcp-server or obsidian-mcp-server? supabase-mcp-server: Steady. obsidian-mcp-server: Active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance. ### Where are the full trust reports for supabase-mcp-server and obsidian-mcp-server? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [supabase-mcp-server trust report](/tools/alexander-zuev-supabase-mcp-server/trust); [obsidian-mcp-server trust report](/tools/cyanheads-obsidian-mcp-server/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=alexander-zuev-supabase-mcp-server`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=alexander-zuev-supabase-mcp-server) - LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) - Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt) _GraphCanon - The knowledge graph for AI development. https://www.graphcanon.com/_