Solo dev links Obsidian folder to Claude Code without MCP
A has been running Obsidian alongside Claude Code to create a single plain-text, git-backed space that both they and Claude Code can read and write. The goal is to avoid starting every conversation from zero and to keep a record of decisions instead of losing them in . This space currently covers a digital publishing side business (PDF guides, , building an email list), day-job notes, notes for a personal machine, and a slower .
MCP integration was attempted but abandoned; instead, Claude Code was pointed directly at the folder, reading and writing markdown files with no plugin or REST API layer involved. It has worked without issues so far, and the vault is backed up with git.
Key points
- Claude Code reads and writes an folder directly, no plugin involved
- MCP integration was tried and abandoned as too difficult to get working
- Used for side-business PDF guides, day-job notes, personal server notes, and a
- The vault is backed up with git for version history
- Works fine so far, but the author isn't sure if it's the 'correct' way to do it