Comparison
obsidian-mcp-server vs Agent-Reach
Verdict
Pick obsidian-mcp-server when obsidian-mcp-server is primarily TypeScript; Agent-Reach is Python; pick Agent-Reach when agent-Reach is primarily Python; obsidian-mcp-server is TypeScript.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | obsidian-mcp-server | Agent-Reach |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (11d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No MCP manifest As of today · mcp_manifest | No MCP manifest As of today · mcp_manifest |
Tagline
- obsidian-mcp-server
- Read, write, search, and surgically edit Obsidian vault notes, tags, and frontmatter via MCP. STDIO or Streamable HTTP.
- Agent-Reach
- Give your AI agent eyes to see the entire internet. Read & search Twitter, Reddit, YouTube, GitHub, Bilibili, XiaoHongShu — one CLI, zero API fees.
Stars
- obsidian-mcp-server
- 622
- Agent-Reach
- 55k
Forks
- obsidian-mcp-server
- 96
- Agent-Reach
- 4.5k
Open issues
- obsidian-mcp-server
- 17
- Agent-Reach
- 144
Language
- obsidian-mcp-server
- TypeScript
- Agent-Reach
- Python
Adopt for
- obsidian-mcp-server
- -
- Agent-Reach
- -
Persona
- obsidian-mcp-server
- -
- Agent-Reach
- -
Runtime
- obsidian-mcp-server
- -
- Agent-Reach
- -
License
- obsidian-mcp-server
- Apache-2.0
- Agent-Reach
- MIT
Last pushed
- obsidian-mcp-server
- Jun 30, 2026
- Agent-Reach
- Jul 10, 2026
Categories
- obsidian-mcp-server
- Developer Tools
- Agent-Reach
- LLM Frameworks, AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- obsidian-mcp-server
- Active (82%)
- Agent-Reach
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- obsidian-mcp-server
- 11d
- Agent-Reach
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- obsidian-mcp-server
- 17
- Agent-Reach
- 144
Full report
- obsidian-mcp-server
- Trust report
- Agent-Reach
- Trust report
Choose obsidian-mcp-server if…
- obsidian-mcp-server is primarily TypeScript; Agent-Reach is Python.
- License: obsidian-mcp-server is Apache-2.0, Agent-Reach is MIT.
- Tags unique to obsidian-mcp-server: obsidian, model-context-protocol, note-taking, cyanheads.
When NOT to use obsidian-mcp-server
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
Choose Agent-Reach if…
- Agent-Reach is primarily Python; obsidian-mcp-server is TypeScript.
- License: Agent-Reach is MIT, obsidian-mcp-server is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to Agent-Reach: agent-infrastructure, ai-search, bilibili, claude-code.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks, AI Agents.
When NOT to use Agent-Reach
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (cyanheads/obsidian-mcp-server) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (cyanheads/obsidian-mcp-server) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (cyanheads/obsidian-mcp-server) · observed Jun 30, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (Panniantong/Agent-Reach) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (Panniantong/Agent-Reach) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (Panniantong/Agent-Reach) · observed Jul 10, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: obsidian-mcp-server 622 · Agent-Reach 55k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between obsidian-mcp-server and Agent-Reach?
- obsidian-mcp-server: Read, write, search, and surgically edit Obsidian vault notes, tags, and frontmatter via MCP. STDIO or Streamable HTTP.. Agent-Reach: Give your AI agent eyes to see the entire internet. Read & search Twitter, Reddit, YouTube, GitHub, Bilibili, XiaoHongShu — one CLI, zero API fees.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose obsidian-mcp-server over Agent-Reach?
- Choose obsidian-mcp-server over Agent-Reach when obsidian-mcp-server is primarily TypeScript; Agent-Reach is Python; License: obsidian-mcp-server is Apache-2.0, Agent-Reach is MIT; Tags unique to obsidian-mcp-server: obsidian, model-context-protocol, note-taking, cyanheads.
- When should I choose Agent-Reach over obsidian-mcp-server?
- Choose Agent-Reach over obsidian-mcp-server when Agent-Reach is primarily Python; obsidian-mcp-server is TypeScript; License: Agent-Reach is MIT, obsidian-mcp-server is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to Agent-Reach: agent-infrastructure, ai-search, bilibili, claude-code; Also covers LLM Frameworks, AI Agents.
- When should I avoid obsidian-mcp-server?
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- When should I avoid Agent-Reach?
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves. AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Is obsidian-mcp-server or Agent-Reach more popular on GitHub?
- Agent-Reach has more GitHub stars (54,715 vs 622). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are obsidian-mcp-server and Agent-Reach open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (obsidian-mcp-server: Apache-2.0, Agent-Reach: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to obsidian-mcp-server or Agent-Reach?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at obsidian-mcp-server alternatives and Agent-Reach alternatives (obsidian-mcp-server markdown twin, Agent-Reach markdown twin), 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 mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, obsidian-mcp-server or Agent-Reach?
- obsidian-mcp-server: Active. Agent-Reach: 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 Agent-Reach?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: obsidian-mcp-server trust report; Agent-Reach trust report.