--- title: "obsidian-mcp-server vs mcp-notion-server" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/cyanheads-obsidian-mcp-server-vs-suekou-mcp-notion-server" tools: ["cyanheads-obsidian-mcp-server", "suekou-mcp-notion-server"] --- # obsidian-mcp-server vs mcp-notion-server *GraphCanon updated Jul 27, 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 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. [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. [mcp-notion-server](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@suekou/mcp-notion-server) has 918 stars, 180 forks, and 7 open issues, last pushed Jul 17, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [obsidian-mcp-server's repository](https://github.com/cyanheads/obsidian-mcp-server) and [mcp-notion-server's repository](https://github.com/suekou/mcp-notion-server). | | [obsidian-mcp-server](/tools/cyanheads-obsidian-mcp-server.md) | [mcp-notion-server](/tools/suekou-mcp-notion-server.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | A tool for manipulating and interacting with Obsidian vaults through Model Context Protocol. | A Model Context Protocol server for connecting Notion to MCP-compatible clients | | Stars | 642 | 918 | | Forks | 99 | 180 | | Open issues | 25 | 7 | | Language | TypeScript | TypeScript | | 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. | 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 | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | The Apache-2.0 license applies to obsidian-mcp-server, allowing free use, modification, and distribution under certain conditions. | The MIT License applies to this tool, allowing free use and modification with attribution. | | Categories | Data & Retrieval, Developer Tools | Developer Tools, Model Training | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [obsidian-mcp-server](/tools/cyanheads-obsidian-mcp-server.md) | [mcp-notion-server](/tools/suekou-mcp-notion-server.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Days since push | 27d | 9d | | Open issues (now) | 25 | 7 | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/cyanheads-obsidian-mcp-server/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/suekou-mcp-notion-server/trust.md) | ## Shared compatibility - **Node.js**: [obsidian-mcp-server](/tools/cyanheads-obsidian-mcp-server.md) - Node.js runtime; [mcp-notion-server](/tools/suekou-mcp-notion-server.md) - Node.js runtime ## 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: mcp-notion-server - **Requirements:** Requires understanding of MCP-compatible systems and integration with Notion API. - **Adopt for:** 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. - **License detail:** The MIT License applies to this tool, allowing free use and modification with attribution. ## Choose when ### 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. ### 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 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 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. ## 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 (918 vs 642). 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](/tools/cyanheads-obsidian-mcp-server/alternatives) and [mcp-notion-server alternatives](/tools/suekou-mcp-notion-server/alternatives) ([obsidian-mcp-server markdown twin](/tools/cyanheads-obsidian-mcp-server/alternatives.md), [mcp-notion-server markdown twin](/tools/suekou-mcp-notion-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/cyanheads-obsidian-mcp-server-vs-suekou-mcp-notion-server.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 mcp-notion-server? obsidian-mcp-server: Active. mcp-notion-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 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](/tools/cyanheads-obsidian-mcp-server/trust); [mcp-notion-server trust report](/tools/suekou-mcp-notion-server/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/_