--- title: "obsidian-mcp-server vs AgentGPT" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/cyanheads-obsidian-mcp-server-vs-reworkd-agentgpt" tools: ["cyanheads-obsidian-mcp-server", "reworkd-agentgpt"] --- # obsidian-mcp-server vs AgentGPT *GraphCanon updated Jul 11, 2026* ## Verdict Pick obsidian-mcp-server when license: obsidian-mcp-server is Apache-2.0, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; pick AgentGPT when license: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, obsidian-mcp-server is Apache-2.0. [obsidian-mcp-server](https://www.npmjs.com/package/obsidian-mcp-server) reports 622 GitHub stars, 96 forks, and 17 open issues, last pushed Jun 30, 2026. [AgentGPT](https://agentgpt.reworkd.ai) has 36k stars, 9.3k forks, and 219 open issues, last pushed Apr 29, 2025. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [obsidian-mcp-server's repository](https://github.com/cyanheads/obsidian-mcp-server) and [AgentGPT's repository](https://github.com/reworkd/AgentGPT). | | [obsidian-mcp-server](/tools/cyanheads-obsidian-mcp-server.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Read, write, search, and surgically edit Obsidian vault notes, tags, and frontmatter via MCP. STDIO or Streamable HTTP. | Assembler for autonomous AI Agents | | Stars | 622 | 36,264 | | Forks | 96 | 9,303 | | Open issues | 17 | 219 | | Language | TypeScript | TypeScript | | Adopt for | - | AgentGPT is a TypeScript-based tool that supports users in assembling and deploying autonomous AI agents with a streamlined setup via a CLI, suitable for those who prefer browser-based interactions with their AI projects | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 | | Categories | Developer Tools | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [obsidian-mcp-server](/tools/cyanheads-obsidian-mcp-server.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Active (82%) | Archived (8%) | | Days since push | 11d | 438d | | Archived on GitHub | No | Yes | | Open issues (now) | 17 | 219 | | Owner type | User | Organization | | Security scan | No MCP manifest | No lockfile | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/cyanheads-obsidian-mcp-server/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: AgentGPT - **Adopt for:** AgentGPT is a TypeScript-based tool that supports users in assembling and deploying autonomous AI agents with a streamlined setup via a CLI, suitable for those who prefer browser-based interactions with their AI projects ## Choose when ### Choose obsidian-mcp-server if… - License: obsidian-mcp-server is Apache-2.0, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0. - Tags unique to obsidian-mcp-server: ai-tools, cyanheads, knowledge-base, mcp. - More recently updated (last pushed Jun 30, 2026). ### Choose AgentGPT if… - License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, obsidian-mcp-server is Apache-2.0. - Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup. - Also covers AI Agents. - AgentGPT ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment. - When you want to leverage pre-configured setups for database integration (specifically MySQL) handled by AgentGPT's CLI ## When NOT to use obsidian-mcp-server - Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model. ## When NOT to use AgentGPT - Avoid using if your project requires a NoSQL database solution, given that AgentGPT is configured specifically with MySQL out-of-the-box - Consider alternatives if your stack does not include FastAPI or Next.js, as the tool's default configurations might require significant adjustment ## Common questions ### What is the difference between obsidian-mcp-server and AgentGPT? obsidian-mcp-server: Read, write, search, and surgically edit Obsidian vault notes, tags, and frontmatter via MCP. STDIO or Streamable HTTP.. AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose obsidian-mcp-server over AgentGPT? Choose obsidian-mcp-server over AgentGPT when License: obsidian-mcp-server is Apache-2.0, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to obsidian-mcp-server: ai-tools, cyanheads, knowledge-base, mcp; More recently updated (last pushed Jun 30, 2026). ### When should I choose AgentGPT over obsidian-mcp-server? Choose AgentGPT over obsidian-mcp-server when License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, obsidian-mcp-server is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup; Also covers AI Agents; AgentGPT ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you want to leverage pre-configured setups for database integration (specifically MySQL) handled by AgentGPT's CLI. ### 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 AgentGPT? Avoid using if your project requires a NoSQL database solution, given that AgentGPT is configured specifically with MySQL out-of-the-box Consider alternatives if your stack does not include FastAPI or Next.js, as the tool's default configurations might require significant adjustment ### Is obsidian-mcp-server or AgentGPT more popular on GitHub? AgentGPT has more GitHub stars (36,264 vs 622). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are obsidian-mcp-server and AgentGPT open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (obsidian-mcp-server: Apache-2.0, AgentGPT: GPL-3.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to obsidian-mcp-server or AgentGPT? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [obsidian-mcp-server alternatives](/tools/cyanheads-obsidian-mcp-server/alternatives) and [AgentGPT alternatives](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/alternatives) ([obsidian-mcp-server markdown twin](/tools/cyanheads-obsidian-mcp-server/alternatives.md), [AgentGPT markdown twin](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/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-reworkd-agentgpt.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 AgentGPT? obsidian-mcp-server: Active. AgentGPT: Archived. 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 AgentGPT? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [obsidian-mcp-server trust report](/tools/cyanheads-obsidian-mcp-server/trust); [AgentGPT trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/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/_