Obsidian Local REST API

Exposes your Obsidian vault as an HTTPS REST API at localhost:27124 — read, write, append notes, access daily notes, and search. The critical bridge that lets your AI daemon programmatically interact with your knowledge base.

AI ToolFree Tier: Free plugin; self-hosted at localhost:27124Company: Community OSSCategory: Personal AI SystemsOpen Source: YesQuick Start: Install the Local REST API plugin in Obsidian → Enable it and note your API key → Call localhost:27124 endpoints from your AI scripts to read and write notes

Obsidian Local REST API

HTTPS REST API for Obsidian vault — read/write/append notes, daily notes, search; 1.7K stars

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Exposes your Obsidian vault as an HTTPS REST API at localhost:27124 — read, write, append notes, access daily notes, and search. The critical bridge that lets your AI daemon programmatically interact with your knowledge base.

FREE TIER
Free plugin; self-hosted at localhost:27124
COMPANY
Community OSS
CATEGORY
Personal AI Systems › Obsidian Plugins
OPEN SOURCE
Yes
PRIVACY
Local-only; API key auth
TAGS
obsidianrest-apidaemon-integration

QUICK START

Install the Local REST API plugin in Obsidian → Enable it and note your API key → Call localhost:27124 endpoints from your AI scripts to read and write notes

BEST FOR

  • ▸Obsidian users automating their vault with local AI agents or scripts.
  • ▸Developers building custom AI tools needing a private, local PKM bridge.
  • ▸Privacy-focused users requiring programmatic control over their local knowledge.

NOT FOR

  • ✕Users uncomfortable with API setup, self-hosting, or writing code.
  • ✕Those seeking cloud-based, managed integrations for their knowledge base.
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