Self-hosted MCP server for hybrid search in Obsidian/Markdown vaults

Self-Hosted MCP Server for Hybrid Search in Obsidian/Markdown Vaults

This self-hosted MCP server, exomem , provides a robust solution for implementing hybrid search capabilities directly within your Obsidian or Markdown vaults. Designed for developers, it enables fast and efficient retrieval of information across various file types, including text, PDFs, Office documents, images, and audio. By leveraging the MCP protocol, exomem allows seamless integration with MCP clients, transforming your personal knowledge base into a powerful, queryable corpus.

What it Does

exomem acts as a backend service that indexes and manages the content of your local Obsidian or Markdown vault. It processes a wide range of file formats, making their textual and metadata content accessible for search. The server then exposes this indexed data via the MCP protocol, allowing any compatible MCP client to query your vault. This facilitates advanced search functionalities, including semantic and keyword-based retrieval, all within a self-hosted, private environment.

Key Features

• Self-Hosted Architecture: Maintain full control over your data and search infrastructure.
• Hybrid Search: Combines keyword and semantic search for more accurate results.
• Broad File Type Support: Indexes text, PDFs, Office documents, images, and audio files.
• Typed, Governed Corpus: Ensures structured and manageable search data.
• MCP Protocol Integration: Seamlessly connects with existing MCP clients.
• Fast Retrieval: Optimized for quick and responsive search queries.

Who it's For

This tool is specifically for developers and AI builders who manage extensive personal knowledge bases in Obsidian or Markdown. It is ideal for individuals who require powerful, private search capabilities over diverse document types, and who prefer a self-hosted solution for maximum control and security. If you're looking to enhance your note-taking workflow with advanced, integrated search, exomem offers a technically sound and efficient implementation.