--- title: "obsidian-mcp-server vs codebase-memory-mcp" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/cyanheads-obsidian-mcp-server-vs-deusdata-codebase-memory-mcp" tools: ["cyanheads-obsidian-mcp-server", "deusdata-codebase-memory-mcp"] --- # obsidian-mcp-server vs codebase-memory-mcp *GraphCanon updated Aug 25, 2026* ## Verdict 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; pick codebase-memory-mcp if codebase-memory-mcp excels at indexing codebases into a persistent knowledge graph with support for 158 languages, sub-ms query times, and minimal token use, delivered as a single static binary. [obsidian-mcp-server](https://www.npmjs.com/package/obsidian-mcp-server) reports 642 GitHub stars, 99 forks, and 25 open issues, last pushed Jun 30, 2026. [codebase-memory-mcp](https://deusdata.github.io/codebase-memory-mcp/) has 41k stars, 3.3k forks, and 510 open issues, last pushed Aug 24, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [obsidian-mcp-server's repository](https://github.com/cyanheads/obsidian-mcp-server) and [codebase-memory-mcp's repository](https://github.com/DeusData/codebase-memory-mcp). | | [obsidian-mcp-server](/tools/cyanheads-obsidian-mcp-server.md) | [codebase-memory-mcp](/tools/deusdata-codebase-memory-mcp.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | A tool for manipulating and interacting with Obsidian vaults through Model Context Protocol. | High-performance code intelligence MCP server indexing codebases into a persistent knowledge graph quickly | | Stars | 642 | 40,581 | | Forks | 99 | 3,289 | | Open issues | 25 | 510 | | Language | TypeScript | C | | 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. | codebase-memory-mcp excels at indexing codebases into a persistent knowledge graph with support for 158 languages, sub-ms query times, and minimal token use, delivered as a single static binary. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | The Apache-2.0 license applies to obsidian-mcp-server, allowing free use, modification, and distribution under certain conditions. | MIT | | Categories | Data & Retrieval, Developer Tools | Data & Retrieval, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [obsidian-mcp-server](/tools/cyanheads-obsidian-mcp-server.md) | [codebase-memory-mcp](/tools/deusdata-codebase-memory-mcp.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Active (82%) | Very active (96%) | | Days since push | 27d | 1d | | Open issues (now) | 25 | 510 | | Stars delta | Unknown | +5.2k (30d) | | Open issues delta | Unknown | +162 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/cyanheads-obsidian-mcp-server/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/deusdata-codebase-memory-mcp/trust.md) | ## 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. ## Decision facts: codebase-memory-mcp - **Adopt for:** codebase-memory-mcp excels at indexing codebases into a persistent knowledge graph with support for 158 languages, sub-ms query times, and minimal token use, delivered as a single static binary. ## Choose when ### Choose obsidian-mcp-server if… - obsidian-mcp-server is primarily TypeScript; codebase-memory-mcp is C. - License: obsidian-mcp-server is Apache-2.0, codebase-memory-mcp is MIT. - 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. - obsidian-mcp-server ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment. - 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. ### Choose codebase-memory-mcp if… - codebase-memory-mcp is primarily C; obsidian-mcp-server is TypeScript. - License: codebase-memory-mcp is MIT, obsidian-mcp-server is Apache-2.0. - Tags unique to codebase-memory-mcp: aider, ast, claude-code, code-analysis. - When needing rapid codebase indexing into a knowledge graph with low latency queries ## 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. ## When NOT to use codebase-memory-mcp - If you demand extensive interactive graphical UI features beyond its command-line interface capabilities - When your project prioritizes a dynamic runtime environment over static binaries ## Common questions ### What is the difference between obsidian-mcp-server and codebase-memory-mcp? obsidian-mcp-server: A tool for manipulating and interacting with Obsidian vaults through Model Context Protocol.. codebase-memory-mcp: High-performance code intelligence MCP server indexing codebases into a persistent knowledge graph quickly. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose obsidian-mcp-server over codebase-memory-mcp? Choose obsidian-mcp-server over codebase-memory-mcp when obsidian-mcp-server is primarily TypeScript; codebase-memory-mcp is C; License: obsidian-mcp-server is Apache-2.0, codebase-memory-mcp is MIT; 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; obsidian-mcp-server ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; 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 choose codebase-memory-mcp over obsidian-mcp-server? Choose codebase-memory-mcp over obsidian-mcp-server when codebase-memory-mcp is primarily C; obsidian-mcp-server is TypeScript; License: codebase-memory-mcp is MIT, obsidian-mcp-server is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to codebase-memory-mcp: aider, ast, claude-code, code-analysis; When needing rapid codebase indexing into a knowledge graph with low latency queries. ### 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. ### When should I avoid codebase-memory-mcp? If you demand extensive interactive graphical UI features beyond its command-line interface capabilities When your project prioritizes a dynamic runtime environment over static binaries ### Is obsidian-mcp-server or codebase-memory-mcp more popular on GitHub? codebase-memory-mcp has more GitHub stars (40,581 vs 642). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are obsidian-mcp-server and codebase-memory-mcp open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (obsidian-mcp-server: Apache-2.0, codebase-memory-mcp: MIT). ### Where can I find alternatives to obsidian-mcp-server or codebase-memory-mcp? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [obsidian-mcp-server alternatives](/tools/cyanheads-obsidian-mcp-server/alternatives) and [codebase-memory-mcp alternatives](/tools/deusdata-codebase-memory-mcp/alternatives) ([obsidian-mcp-server markdown twin](/tools/cyanheads-obsidian-mcp-server/alternatives.md), [codebase-memory-mcp markdown twin](/tools/deusdata-codebase-memory-mcp/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/cyanheads-obsidian-mcp-server-vs-deusdata-codebase-memory-mcp.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, obsidian-mcp-server or codebase-memory-mcp? obsidian-mcp-server: Active. codebase-memory-mcp: Very 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 obsidian-mcp-server and codebase-memory-mcp? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [obsidian-mcp-server trust report](/tools/cyanheads-obsidian-mcp-server/trust); [codebase-memory-mcp trust report](/tools/deusdata-codebase-memory-mcp/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=cyanheads-obsidian-mcp-server`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=cyanheads-obsidian-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/_