Markdown Vault MCP

Generic markdown vault MCP server with FTS5 + semantic search Documentation | Config wizard | PyPI | Docker. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

People connecting documentation tools to Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or another MCP client. The project is written in Python.

VERIFIED ACTIVE

LAST COMMIT 2026-08-24 · ★ 31 · #28 OF 183 MAINTAINED DOCUMENTATION · VERIFIED 2026-08-25

MIT · Python servers · how we verify → /methodology

01 · Install Markdown Vault MCP

before you install - you'll need

The README does not document required environment variables for a basic install.

Claude Code

claude mcp add pvliesdonk-markdown-vault-mcp -- uvx markdown-vault-mcp

Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pvliesdonk-markdown-vault-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "markdown-vault-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Same JSON for Cursor. For VS Code, rename the top-level key from `mcpServers` to `servers`.

Using another client? Same JSON, different key

Claude Desktop · mcpServers

Cursor · mcpServers

VS Code · servers

Windsurf · mcpServers

Zed · context_servers

Cline · mcpServers

Roo Code · mcpServers

Continue · mcpServers

LibreChat · mcpServers

Gemini CLI · mcpServers

Codex CLI · mcp_servers

Full setup guides: every client.

02 · Evidence

Security posture

What to check before giving this server access to your agent - from the registry, GitHub, and our own probes. We don't score safety; we show what's verifiable.

runs as local process (stdio) - runs on your machine with your user's permissions · container (OCI image) - can be sandboxed away from your filesystem

license MIT - declared in the repository

pypi package markdown-vault-mcp - check the name against the project README before installing (PyPI has no namespace ownership)

registry namespace io.github.pvliesdonk is GitHub-verified and matches the repo owner

03 · Who maintains Markdown Vault MCP

Markdown Vault MCP is maintained by pvliesdonk. We track 4 MCP servers from pvliesdonk - 4 actively maintained, 34 combined GitHub stars, oldest repo from Mar 2026. Full record: all servers from pvliesdonk.

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04 · Facts

repository: github.com/pvliesdonk/markdown-vault-mcp
website: https://pvliesdonk.github.io/markdown-vault-mcp/
category: documentation - ranked #28 of 183 actively-maintained documentation servers as of 2026-08-25.
registry: io.github.pvliesdonk/markdown-vault-mcp (active, first published 2026-03-18 · 27 versions)
packages: pypi:markdown-vault-mcp · oci:ghcr.io/pvliesdonk/markdown-vault-mcp:v3.1.0

05 · Markdown Vault MCP FAQ

What is Markdown Vault MCP?

Generic markdown vault MCP server with FTS5 + semantic search Documentation | Config wizard | PyPI | Docker. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

Is Markdown Vault MCP still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-08-25, its last commit was 2026-08-24. We re-verify nightly.

How do I install Markdown Vault MCP?

Run `uvx markdown-vault-mcp`. The README does not document required environment variables for a basic install. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

Does Markdown Vault MCP run locally?

Yes - it's a stdio server: it runs on your machine (via uvx) with your user's permissions. Your data stays local unless the server itself calls external APIs.

06 · Alternatives to Markdown Vault MCP

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