obsei MCP Server
by obseiio.github.obsei/obseiv1.1.1
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Our reading of obsei, from the data
obsei is an MCP server from obsei, listed in the official MCP Registry.
We haven't measured its tool list yet, so its token cost is unknown.
It runs locally on your machine over stdio and needs one secret (OBSEI_DB_KEY); use a scoped, least-privilege key.
Install obsei MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add obsei -e OBSEI_DB_KEY='<obsei-db-key>' -- uvx obsei mcpInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"obsei": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"obsei",
"mcp"
],
"env": {
"OBSEI_DB_KEY": "<obsei-db-key>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"obsei": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"obsei",
"mcp"
],
"env": {
"OBSEI_DB_KEY": "<obsei-db-key>"
}
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"obsei": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"obsei",
"mcp"
],
"env": {
"OBSEI_DB_KEY": "<obsei-db-key>"
}
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"obsei": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"obsei",
"mcp"
],
"env": {
"OBSEI_DB_KEY": "<obsei-db-key>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBSEI_CONFIG | — | — | Path to obsei.yaml (default ./obsei.yaml). |
| OBSEI_DB | — | — | Path to the database, overriding store.path. |
| OBSEI_DB_KEY | — | yes | The key that encrypts the database. |
Freshness
Not enough public signals yet to judge maintenance.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-10-17 · 1d ago · GitHub
Latest release
2026-10-17 · 1d ago · GitHub · v1.1.1
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2026-10-17 · 1d ago · official registry · v1.1.1
FAQ
›How do I install the obsei MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add obsei -e OBSEI_DB_KEY='<obsei-db-key>' -- uvx obsei mcp. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does obsei require an API key?
Yes. It expects OBSEI_DB_KEY, of which 1 is a secret.
›Can I use obsei as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.
›Is obsei in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.obsei/obsei.
Sources and method
- Official MCP Registry entry
- updated 2026-10-17
- GitHub repository
- fetched 2026-10-19
- Package registry (npm / PyPI)
- listed
- Last checked against all sources
- 2026-10-19
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