# notesmd-cli (Obsidian CLI Community)

> Updated 2026-09-03 · type: tool · category: productivity-knowledge · status: active · rev 1

~1568 stars; complements obsidian-git; Go CLI acting on LOCAL Obsidian vault markdown files (plus obsidian:// URIs) — no platform account, no ToS/ban risk…

- Open source: yes (MIT)
- Self-hostable: yes
- Pricing model: free
- Best for: Terminal users who want to interact with Obsidian vaults without needing the Obsidian app running.
- Last verified: 2026-09-04

- **Canonical:** https://gtmstacker.com/registry/tool/notesmd-cli-obsidian-cli-community/
- **Source:** [github · github.com/Yakitrak](https://github.com/Yakitrak/notesmd-cli)
- **Tags:** productivity-knowledge, productivity-knowledge-bases
- **Repository:** https://github.com/Yakitrak/notesmd-cli

## Is notesmd-cli (Obsidian CLI Community) open source?

Yes — MIT-licensed.

## How much does notesmd-cli (Obsidian CLI Community) cost?

It is free to use.

## Can I self-host notesmd-cli (Obsidian CLI Community)?

Yes — it can be self-hosted.


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~1568 stars; complements obsidian-git; Go CLI acting on LOCAL Obsidian vault markdown files (plus obsidian:// URIs) — no platform account, no ToS/ban risk (local files). Active; formerly named obsidian-cli. Finalist for local-KB automation.
