Comparison
obsidian-mcp-server vs mcp-notion-server
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 mcp-notion-server if the mcp-notion-server is a TypeScript-based application that serves as an MCP server to connect Notion with compatible clients, offering a specific integration route.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | obsidian-mcp-server | mcp-notion-server |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Steady (50d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 26, 2026 · osv@v1 | Published findings As of Sep 13, 2026 · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- obsidian-mcp-server
- A tool for manipulating and interacting with Obsidian vaults through Model Context Protocol.
- mcp-notion-server
- A Model Context Protocol server for connecting Notion to MCP-compatible clients
Stars
- obsidian-mcp-server
- 682
- mcp-notion-server
- 922
Forks
- obsidian-mcp-server
- 103
- mcp-notion-server
- 180
Open issues
- obsidian-mcp-server
- 27
- mcp-notion-server
- 8
Language
- obsidian-mcp-server
- TypeScript
- mcp-notion-server
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- obsidian-mcp-server
- The obsidian-mcp-server is a specialized utility for interacting with Obsidian vaults using the Model Context Protocol over STDIO or Streamable HTTP.
- mcp-notion-server
- The mcp-notion-server is a TypeScript-based application that serves as an MCP server to connect Notion with compatible clients, offering a specific integration route.
Persona
- obsidian-mcp-server
- -
- mcp-notion-server
- -
Runtime
- obsidian-mcp-server
- -
- mcp-notion-server
- -
License
- obsidian-mcp-server
- The Apache-2.0 license applies to obsidian-mcp-server, allowing free use, modification, and distribution under certain conditions.
- mcp-notion-server
- The MIT License applies to this tool, allowing free use and modification with attribution.
Last pushed
- obsidian-mcp-server
- Sep 19, 2026
- mcp-notion-server
- Jul 31, 2026
Categories
- obsidian-mcp-server
- Data & Retrieval, Developer Tools
- mcp-notion-server
- Developer Tools, Model Training
Trust and health
Maintenance
- obsidian-mcp-server
- Very active (96%)
- mcp-notion-server
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- obsidian-mcp-server
- 0d
- mcp-notion-server
- 50d
Open issues (now)
- obsidian-mcp-server
- 27
- mcp-notion-server
- 8
Stars delta
- obsidian-mcp-server
- +40 (30d)
- mcp-notion-server
- +4 (30d)
Open issues delta
- obsidian-mcp-server
- +2 (30d)
- mcp-notion-server
- +1 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- obsidian-mcp-server
- No lockfile (source not queried)
- mcp-notion-server
- Published findings
Full report
- obsidian-mcp-server
- Trust report
- mcp-notion-server
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Node.js · obsidian-mcp-server: Node.js runtime · mcp-notion-server: Node.js runtime
Choose obsidian-mcp-server if…
- License: obsidian-mcp-server is Apache-2.0, mcp-notion-server 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, note-taking.
- Also covers Data & Retrieval.
- 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 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.
Choose mcp-notion-server if…
- License: mcp-notion-server is MIT, obsidian-mcp-server is Apache-2.0.
- Requirements: Requires understanding of MCP-compatible systems and integration with Notion API..
- Tags unique to mcp-notion-server: notion, notion-api, npm.
- Also covers Model Training.
- mcp-notion-server ships an MCP server manifest.
- Use it for integrating Notion into workflows where Model Context Protocol (MCP) compatibility has been established on the client side.
When NOT to use mcp-notion-server
- Avoid this tool if your project does not involve integration with Notion, as it is specifically designed around connecting Notion through MCP.
- Do not use mcp-notion-server if you are working in a non-TypeScript environment or require support for languages other than TypeScript.
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 Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (cyanheads/obsidian-mcp-server) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (cyanheads/obsidian-mcp-server) · observed Sep 19, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- GitHub stars (suekou/mcp-notion-server) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (suekou/mcp-notion-server) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (suekou/mcp-notion-server) · observed Jul 31, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 13, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: obsidian-mcp-server 682 · mcp-notion-server 922 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between obsidian-mcp-server and mcp-notion-server?
- obsidian-mcp-server: A tool for manipulating and interacting with Obsidian vaults through Model Context Protocol.. mcp-notion-server: A Model Context Protocol server for connecting Notion to MCP-compatible clients. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose obsidian-mcp-server over mcp-notion-server?
- Choose obsidian-mcp-server over mcp-notion-server when License: obsidian-mcp-server is Apache-2.0, mcp-notion-server 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, note-taking; Also covers Data & Retrieval; 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 mcp-notion-server over obsidian-mcp-server?
- Choose mcp-notion-server over obsidian-mcp-server when License: mcp-notion-server is MIT, obsidian-mcp-server is Apache-2.0; Requirements: Requires understanding of MCP-compatible systems and integration with Notion API.; Tags unique to mcp-notion-server: notion, notion-api, npm; Also covers Model Training; mcp-notion-server ships an MCP server manifest; Use it for integrating Notion into workflows where Model Context Protocol (MCP) compatibility has been established on the client side.
- 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 mcp-notion-server?
- Avoid this tool if your project does not involve integration with Notion, as it is specifically designed around connecting Notion through MCP. Do not use mcp-notion-server if you are working in a non-TypeScript environment or require support for languages other than TypeScript.
- Is obsidian-mcp-server or mcp-notion-server more popular on GitHub?
- mcp-notion-server has more GitHub stars (922 vs 682). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are obsidian-mcp-server and mcp-notion-server open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (obsidian-mcp-server: Apache-2.0, mcp-notion-server: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to obsidian-mcp-server or mcp-notion-server?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at obsidian-mcp-server alternatives and mcp-notion-server alternatives (obsidian-mcp-server markdown twin, mcp-notion-server 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 mcp-notion-server?
- obsidian-mcp-server: Very active. mcp-notion-server: Steady. 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 mcp-notion-server?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: obsidian-mcp-server trust report; mcp-notion-server trust report.