Vault-cortex – Access your Obsidian vault from any device via MCP is a skill AI agent for Access local Obsidian note vaults from any device via the MCP protocol for secure, private, and decentralized synchronization. Pricing: not stated on the product page. As of 2026-10-22, KanonAgent records 1 upvotes. First indexed by KanonAgent on 2026-07-08.
Vault-cortex enables secure, decentralized access to Obsidian vaults from any device using the MCP protocol, preserving local control and privacy.
1 upvotes
Tracked by Kanon since Jul 8, 2026
Status basis: npm_downloads_7d gained 94 in the last 3d vs 15 in the 3d before (ratio 6.3x, threshold 1.5x)
📈 Timelinewhat changed, and when
- Accelerating npm_downloads_7d gained 94 in the last 3d vs 15 in the 3d before (ratio 6.3x, threshold 1.5x)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to 0 per 3d from 109 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Accelerating npm_downloads_7d gained 109 in the last 3d after a flat 3d baseline (no prior movement to compare a ratio against)
- Accelerating npm_downloads_7d gained 109 in the last 3d vs 15 in the 3d before (ratio 7.3x, threshold 1.5x)
- Accelerating npm_downloads_7d gained 109 in the last 3d vs 15 in the 3d before (ratio 7.3x, threshold 1.5x)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to 0 per 3d from 17 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to 0 per 3d from 17 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Anomaly daily change -212.0 is -4.0 standard deviations from this entity's own prior mean (-10.3±50.2, baseline excludes this point) — unusual, not necessarily adoption
- Anomaly daily change -212.0 is -4.0 standard deviations from this entity's own prior mean (-10.3±50.2, baseline excludes this point) — unusual, not necessarily adoption
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to 0 per 3d from 210 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -48 per 3d from 256 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to 1 per 3d from 196 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to 1 per 3d from 196 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Anomaly daily change 209.0 is 6.1 standard deviations from this entity's own prior mean (-19.5±37.4, baseline excludes this point) — unusual, not necessarily adoption
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -79 per 3d from 45 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Anomaly daily change 209.0 is 6.1 standard deviations from this entity's own prior mean (-19.5±37.4, baseline excludes this point) — unusual, not necessarily adoption
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -77 per 3d from 59 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -77 per 3d from 59 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -288 per 3d from 37 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -214 per 3d from 37 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Accelerating npm_downloads_7d gained 37 in the last 3d after a flat 3d baseline (no prior movement to compare a ratio against)
- Accelerating npm_downloads_7d gained 37 in the last 3d after a flat 3d baseline (no prior movement to compare a ratio against)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -157 per 3d from 55 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -157 per 3d from 55 (<= 40% of the prior window)
🔎 Known / Unknown
13 of 23 fields unknown
| Machine-callable | — | unknown | — |
| Open source | 1 | inferred | 1 quote(s) |
| Self-hostable | 1 | inferred | 1 quote(s) |
| Bring your own key | — | unknown | — |
| Autonomy level | 2 | inferred | 1 quote(s) |
| Pricing model | — | unknown | — |
| Integrations | mcp,obsidian,docker | inferred | 2 quote(s) |
“Unknown” means we have not verified it — it is not a “no”. Hard filters never treat unknown as false.
🤖 Agent teardown · skill
Job to be doneAccess local Obsidian note vaults from any device via the MCP protocol for secure, private, and decentralized synchronization.
AutonomyL2 · tool-calling(evidence: "hybrid search, task management, structured memory, and read/…")
Prerequisitesopen source · self-hostable
Integrationsmcp · obsidian · docker
Why it matters
It combines the privacy of local storage with the convenience of cross-device access, offering a trustworthy solution for users who prioritize data ownership.
Evidence quotesverbatim, from the product’s own materials
“public GitHub repository (README fetched)”— structural
“One Docker container, your vault folder”— readme
“hybrid search, task management, structured memory, and read/write access”— readme
“standalone MCP server that gives any AI agent”— description
“Access your Obsidian vault from any device via MCP”— description
“standalone MCP server that gives any AI agent hybrid search”— readme
Signal source: Show HN
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FAQ
What is Vault-cortex?
Vault-cortex enables secure, decentralized access to Obsidian vaults from any device using the MCP protocol, preserving local control and privacy.
What does Vault-cortex do?
Access local Obsidian note vaults from any device via the MCP protocol for secure, private, and decentralized synchronization.
Why does Vault-cortex matter?
It combines the privacy of local storage with the convenience of cross-device access, offering a trustworthy solution for users who prioritize data ownership.
Is Vault-cortex open source?
Yes — Vault-cortex is open source.
Can I self-host Vault-cortex?
Yes — Vault-cortex can be self-hosted.
What does Vault-cortex integrate with?
mcp,obsidian,docker
How popular is Vault-cortex?
As tracked by KanonAgent: 1 upvotes (first indexed 2026-07-08).
What are the best Vault-cortex alternatives?
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