# Local REST API plugin for Obsidian Obsidian plugin that exposes the Obsidian vault through a locally accessible REST API served over HTTPS (optionally over HTTP). The HTTPS version requires trusting a locally generated CA certificate. Can be leveraged in various ways, including using the [[MCP server for Obsidian (Python)]] ## Installation - Install the plugin - The API is now running and served (by default) over HTTPS - Go to the plugin settings and click on "this certificate" to download the locally generated CA certificate - Trust the certificate (local machine) - Copy the API key - Enjoy! ## References - Source code and documentation: https://github.com/MarkusPfundstein/mcp-obsidian - REST API documentation: https://coddingtonbear.github.io/obsidian-local-rest-api/ ## Related - [[Obsidian Starter Kit]]