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Hivemind

by hiveforge-shversion 3.6.3i★ 11iRuns on your computer
Registry nameio.github.hiveforge-sh/hivemind

How to install

What it does

MCP server for Obsidian vaults - AI tools with consistent canonical context. Local-first.

  • Connects Runs on your computer
  • Account or key No key needed · 1 setting to fill in (HIVEMIND_VAULT_PATH)
  • Category Docs, sheets & office work

Install

Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.

Passed 3/3 checks · Runs on your computer · ✓ Commands checked Nov 14, 2026

First: which AI do you use?

Pick your app and the steps appear below.

Works with Claude, with some setup first

1 setting(s) to fill in (HIVEMIND_VAULT_PATH) · Install Node.js on your computer first (one time) · Only the Claude desktop app (Windows or Mac), not the web or phone

Let AI install it

Copy this message into a Claude chat. The AI checks your computer, tells you which file it will change, and waits for your OK every time.

Please install the MCP server Hivemind for Claude on this computer, in this order: 1) Check Node.js with node -v. If it is missing, tell me to install it from https://nodejs.org/en/download; do not install it yourself. 2) Use only this config (already checked by PopNx MCP): { "mcpServers": { "hivemind": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "-y", "@hiveforge/hivemind-mcp" ], "env": { "HIVEMIND_VAULT_PATH": "your-value" } } } } 3) Tell me the full path of the file you will change, or the command you will run, and wait for my OK. 4) For HIVEMIND_VAULT_PATH, leave "your-value" in place and tell me to paste the real value myself into the file or the app’s field. Never ask me to type a key in chat. 5) Do what we agreed, then check that the Hivemind tools really show up.

This message has no key in it. If a key is needed, the AI will ask you to paste it yourself into the file or the app’s field.

  1. Install Node.js (if you don’t have it)

    Already installed? Check first · Open Terminal, type this command and press Enter

    node -v
    • A version number such as v26.13.1 = installed, skip this step
    • "command not found" (on Windows: "is not recognized") = not installed yet, or installed but Terminal needs to be closed and reopened
    How to open Terminal

    Mac: press ⌘ + Space, type Terminal, press Enter

    Windows: open Start, type Windows PowerShell, then Open

    Not installed: Open the official download page, pick the LTS version and the click-through installer: .pkg on Mac · .msi on Windows. Double-click and follow it to the end. No curl command needed

    Open the Node.js download page ↗

    When it’s done, close Terminal, open it again and run the same command. You should see a version number: node -v

    Install once; it works for everything that needs Node.js

  2. Fill in 1 setting(s)

    These are program settings, not keys. No sign-up needed; fill them in as the maker describes.

    • HIVEMIND_VAULT_PATH Path to your Obsidian vault directory

    Descriptions are as written by the maker.

  3. Open the Claude desktop app’s settings file

    SettingsDeveloperEdit Config

  4. Paste these settings and save the file

    {
      "mcpServers": {
        "hivemind": {
          "command": "npx",
          "args": [
            "-y",
            "@hiveforge/hivemind-mcp"
          ],
          "env": {
            "HIVEMIND_VAULT_PATH": "your-value"
          }
        }
      }
    }
  5. Quit Claude and open it again

  6. Try it

    Use Hivemind and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing

    ✓ If Claude says it is using Hivemind or shows a Hivemind tool in the answer, you are connected

1 optional setting(s) (works without them)

The command above works without these. Add them only if you want to change something, following the maker’s description.

  • HIVEMIND_CONFIG_PATH Path to optional Hivemind config file

Descriptions are as written by the maker.

Menu names checked against Anthropic’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

ChatGPT cannot connect Hivemind yet

Hivemind runs on your computer, but ChatGPT can only connect servers that run on the web

What you can do instead

A · Use an app that can connect Hivemind

  • 1 setting(s) to fill in (HIVEMIND_VAULT_PATH) · Install Node.js on your computer first (one time) · Only the Claude desktop app (Windows or Mac), not the web or phone
  • 1 setting(s) to fill in (HIVEMIND_VAULT_PATH) · Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)
  • 1 setting(s) to fill in (HIVEMIND_VAULT_PATH) · Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)
  • 1 setting(s) to fill in (HIVEMIND_VAULT_PATH) · Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)

B · Others in Docs, sheets & office work that work with ChatGPT

Picked from the most used in the same category, only ones that connect by address with no key

Works with Claude Code, with some setup first

1 setting(s) to fill in (HIVEMIND_VAULT_PATH) · Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)

Let AI install it

Copy this message into a Claude Code chat. The AI checks your computer, tells you which file it will change, and waits for your OK every time.

Please install the MCP server Hivemind for Claude Code on this computer, in this order: 1) Check Node.js with node -v. If it is missing, tell me to install it from https://nodejs.org/en/download; do not install it yourself. 2) Use only this config (already checked by PopNx MCP): claude mcp add --scope user hivemind --env HIVEMIND_VAULT_PATH=your-value -- npx -y @hiveforge/hivemind-mcp 3) Tell me the full path of the file you will change, or the command you will run, and wait for my OK. 4) For HIVEMIND_VAULT_PATH, leave "your-value" in place and tell me to paste the real value myself into the file or the app’s field. Never ask me to type a key in chat. 5) Do what we agreed, then check that the Hivemind tools really show up.

This message has no key in it. If a key is needed, the AI will ask you to paste it yourself into the file or the app’s field.

  1. Install Node.js (if you don’t have it)

    Already installed? Check first · Open Terminal, type this command and press Enter

    node -v
    • A version number such as v26.13.1 = installed, skip this step
    • "command not found" (on Windows: "is not recognized") = not installed yet, or installed but Terminal needs to be closed and reopened
    How to open Terminal

    Mac: press ⌘ + Space, type Terminal, press Enter

    Windows: open Start, type Windows PowerShell, then Open

    Not installed: Open the official download page, pick the LTS version and the click-through installer: .pkg on Mac · .msi on Windows. Double-click and follow it to the end. No curl command needed

    Open the Node.js download page ↗

    When it’s done, close Terminal, open it again and run the same command. You should see a version number: node -v

    Install once; it works for everything that needs Node.js

  2. Fill in 1 setting(s)

    These are program settings, not keys. No sign-up needed; fill them in as the maker describes.

    • HIVEMIND_VAULT_PATH Path to your Obsidian vault directory

    Descriptions are as written by the maker.

  3. Open Terminal

    Mac: press Command+Space and type Terminal · Windows: open PowerShell

  4. Paste this command and press Enter

    claude mcp add --scope user hivemind --env HIVEMIND_VAULT_PATH=your-value -- npx -y @hiveforge/hivemind-mcp
  5. Type /mcp in Claude Code

    You should see Hivemind listed as connected

  6. Try it

    Use Hivemind and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing

    ✓ If Claude Code says it is using Hivemind or shows a Hivemind tool in the answer, you are connected

1 optional setting(s) (works without them)

The command above works without these. Add them only if you want to change something, following the maker’s description.

  • HIVEMIND_CONFIG_PATH Path to optional Hivemind config file

Descriptions are as written by the maker.

Menu names checked against Anthropic’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

Works with Cursor, with some setup first

1 setting(s) to fill in (HIVEMIND_VAULT_PATH) · Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)

Let AI install it

Copy this message into a Cursor chat. The AI checks your computer, tells you which file it will change, and waits for your OK every time.

Please install the MCP server Hivemind for Cursor on this computer, in this order: 1) Check Node.js with node -v. If it is missing, tell me to install it from https://nodejs.org/en/download; do not install it yourself. 2) Use only this config (already checked by PopNx MCP): { "mcpServers": { "hivemind": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "-y", "@hiveforge/hivemind-mcp" ], "env": { "HIVEMIND_VAULT_PATH": "your-value" } } } } 3) Tell me the full path of the file you will change, or the command you will run, and wait for my OK. 4) For HIVEMIND_VAULT_PATH, leave "your-value" in place and tell me to paste the real value myself into the file or the app’s field. Never ask me to type a key in chat. 5) Do what we agreed, then check that the Hivemind tools really show up.

This message has no key in it. If a key is needed, the AI will ask you to paste it yourself into the file or the app’s field.

  1. Install Node.js (if you don’t have it)

    Already installed? Check first · Open Terminal, type this command and press Enter

    node -v
    • A version number such as v26.13.1 = installed, skip this step
    • "command not found" (on Windows: "is not recognized") = not installed yet, or installed but Terminal needs to be closed and reopened
    How to open Terminal

    Mac: press ⌘ + Space, type Terminal, press Enter

    Windows: open Start, type Windows PowerShell, then Open

    Not installed: Open the official download page, pick the LTS version and the click-through installer: .pkg on Mac · .msi on Windows. Double-click and follow it to the end. No curl command needed

    Open the Node.js download page ↗

    When it’s done, close Terminal, open it again and run the same command. You should see a version number: node -v

    Install once; it works for everything that needs Node.js

  2. Fill in 1 setting(s)

    These are program settings, not keys. No sign-up needed; fill them in as the maker describes.

    • HIVEMIND_VAULT_PATH Path to your Obsidian vault directory

    Descriptions are as written by the maker.

  3. Click this button to open Cursor

    Open in Cursor

    Cursor asks you to confirm; click Install

  4. Fill in your key

    In the Hivemind settings, HIVEMIND_VAULT_PATH is empty; add your key and save

  5. Open the AI chat in Cursor in Agent mode

  6. Try it

    Use Hivemind and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing

    ✓ If Cursor says it is using Hivemind or shows a Hivemind tool in the answer, you are connected

1 optional setting(s) (works without them)

The command above works without these. Add them only if you want to change something, following the maker’s description.

  • HIVEMIND_CONFIG_PATH Path to optional Hivemind config file

Descriptions are as written by the maker.

Menu names checked against Cursor’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

Works with VS Code, with some setup first

1 setting(s) to fill in (HIVEMIND_VAULT_PATH) · Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)

Let AI install it

Copy this message into a VS Code chat. The AI checks your computer, tells you which file it will change, and waits for your OK every time.

Please install the MCP server Hivemind for VS Code on this computer, in this order: 1) Check Node.js with node -v. If it is missing, tell me to install it from https://nodejs.org/en/download; do not install it yourself. 2) Use only this config (already checked by PopNx MCP): { "servers": { "hivemind": { "type": "stdio", "command": "npx", "args": [ "-y", "@hiveforge/hivemind-mcp" ], "env": { "HIVEMIND_VAULT_PATH": "your-value" } } } } 3) Tell me the full path of the file you will change, or the command you will run, and wait for my OK. 4) For HIVEMIND_VAULT_PATH, leave "your-value" in place and tell me to paste the real value myself into the file or the app’s field. Never ask me to type a key in chat. 5) Do what we agreed, then check that the Hivemind tools really show up.

This message has no key in it. If a key is needed, the AI will ask you to paste it yourself into the file or the app’s field.

  1. Install Node.js (if you don’t have it)

    Already installed? Check first · Open Terminal, type this command and press Enter

    node -v
    • A version number such as v26.13.1 = installed, skip this step
    • "command not found" (on Windows: "is not recognized") = not installed yet, or installed but Terminal needs to be closed and reopened
    How to open Terminal

    Mac: press ⌘ + Space, type Terminal, press Enter

    Windows: open Start, type Windows PowerShell, then Open

    Not installed: Open the official download page, pick the LTS version and the click-through installer: .pkg on Mac · .msi on Windows. Double-click and follow it to the end. No curl command needed

    Open the Node.js download page ↗

    When it’s done, close Terminal, open it again and run the same command. You should see a version number: node -v

    Install once; it works for everything that needs Node.js

  2. Fill in 1 setting(s)

    These are program settings, not keys. No sign-up needed; fill them in as the maker describes.

    • HIVEMIND_VAULT_PATH Path to your Obsidian vault directory

    Descriptions are as written by the maker.

  3. Click this button to open VS Code

    Open in VS Code

    VS Code asks you to confirm; click Install

  4. Fill in your key

    In the Hivemind settings, HIVEMIND_VAULT_PATH is empty; add your key and save

  5. Open the AI chat in VS Code in Agent mode

  6. Try it

    Use Hivemind and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing

    ✓ If VS Code says it is using Hivemind or shows a Hivemind tool in the answer, you are connected

1 optional setting(s) (works without them)

The command above works without these. Add them only if you want to change something, following the maker’s description.

  • HIVEMIND_CONFIG_PATH Path to optional Hivemind config file

Descriptions are as written by the maker.

Menu names checked against VS Code’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

Other apps that use MCP, such as Windsurf, Zed or Gemini CLI, each add servers differently. See how in the app list.

See every app that uses MCP →

JSON settings are under “For developers” below

Stuck? Ask people who use Hivemind💬 Discussion →
For developers: Terminal commands and JSON settings

Installed on your computer

Claude Code

claude mcp add --scope user hivemind --env HIVEMIND_VAULT_PATH=your-value -- npx -y @hiveforge/hivemind-mcp

Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hivemind": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@hiveforge/hivemind-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "HIVEMIND_VAULT_PATH": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Cursor (~/.cursor/mcp.json)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hivemind": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@hiveforge/hivemind-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "HIVEMIND_VAULT_PATH": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

VS Code (mcp.json)

{
  "servers": {
    "hivemind": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@hiveforge/hivemind-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "HIVEMIND_VAULT_PATH": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Values you fill in

  • HIVEMIND_VAULT_PATH required env
    Path to your Obsidian vault directory
  • HIVEMIND_CONFIG_PATH env
    Path to optional Hivemind config file

Descriptions are as written by the maker.

These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.

At a glance

Downloads per weeki
45/wk
Connection
Runs on your computer
Latest versioni
3.6.3
Published to registryi
Feb 13, 2026
Code last changedi
Nov 13, 2026
Maker
hiveforge-sh
Packages
npm: @hiveforge/hivemind-mcp
Registry status
Active

Which apps can use it

Based on how this server connects and on each app’s own docs, checked Nov 10, 2026.

Run on your computer in

ClaudeGooseLM StudioMsty StudioCherry StudioCursorVS Code + GitHub CopilotVisual StudioWindsurf (Devin Desktop)ZedKiroClineContinueJetBrains AI AssistantClaude CodeCodex CLIGemini CLIOpenCodenodecodeWarpLibreChatRaycast

All apps, with pros and cons →

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What it can do

Runs on your computer; the tool list appears in your AI app after you install it.

Basic checksi

We check information anyone can see; we have not read the code. Checks that do not apply are left out of the count. · Checked Nov 16, 2026

  • ✓ Pass

    Maker matches the repo

    The registry name was verified with the GitHub account hiveforge-sh, which owns the repo

  • ✓ Pass

    Still maintained

    Code last changed 3 days ago

  • ✓ Pass

    Has a licence

    Uses MIT

  • – Not applicable

    Endpoint responds

    This one runs on your computer; there is no internet endpoint

  • – Not applicable

    Sign-in with OAuth

    Runs on your computer and uses local settings instead

  • … Not checked yet

    No hidden instructions in tool descriptions

    Runs on your computer; we can only read tool lists from internet endpoints

Published vulnerabilities (OSV.dev)

No entries on OSV.dev for @hiveforge/hivemind-mcp@3.6.3

Checks only this package version, not every dependency · checked Nov 15, 2026

What we check → · JSON

Makers: ask for a re-check or report wrong info

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Compared with others in Docs, sheets & office worki

  • More stars than 94% of the other 3976 servers in this category
  • Published to the registry more recently than 1% of the other 3976 servers in this category
  • Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 3976 servers in this category

Compared with every active server in this category in the registry. Stars count only when the publisher owns the repo.

Common questions

Is Hivemind safe?

It passed 3 of 3 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.

What keys or codes does it need?

The registry does not list a required key, though some servers ask you to sign in on first use.

Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?

It runs on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).

Is it still maintained?

The GitHub repo last changed 3 days ago, and the latest version (3.6.3) reached the registry 9 months ago.

Which apps can use it?

Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Node.js on your computer.

What can I use instead?

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Hivemind for Obsidian

Your canon is the source of truth. AI stays inside the lines.

Why Hivemind?

When building fictional worlds — whether you're writing a novel, designing a game, or running an RPG campaign — AI tools can be powerful collaborators. But they hallucinate. Ask your AI assistant about a character you created last week, and it might invent details that contradict your established canon.

Hivemind solves this by giving AI tools structured access to your Obsidian vault. Think of it as an AI Firewall: your worldbuilding notes become a truth anchor that keeps AI grounded in facts you control. Ask about a character, and the AI reads your actual notes — not a hallucinated version. Query a timeline, and it references your established events — not invented dates.

Beyond AI integration, Hivemind provides powerful visualization tools:

  • Timeline View — See your story's events laid out chronologically
  • Graph View — Explore relationships between characters, locations, factions, and more
  • Canon Workflow — Track which content is approved, in review, or still draft

Hivemind is built for worldbuilders, but the same principles apply to research vaults, people management, software architecture — anywhere you need AI to respect your established knowledge.

Features

  • Timeline View — Visualize events chronologically with filtering and search
  • Graph View — Explore entity relationships with interactive visualization
  • AI Integration — MCP-compatible server for Claude, GitHub Copilot, and other AI tools
  • Pluggable Templates — Built-in templates for worldbuilding, research, people management, and more
  • Canon Workflow — Draft → Pending → Canon approval system with consistency validation
  • Obsidian Native — Works with standard markdown, YAML frontmatter, and wikilinks
  • Local-First — Your data stays on your machine
Built-in Templates
TemplateUse CaseEntity Types
WorldbuildingFiction writers, game designers, RPG creatorsCharacters, Locations, Events, Factions, Lore, Assets
ResearchAcademics, knowledge workersPapers, Citations, Concepts, Notes
People ManagementManagers, team leadsPeople, Goals, Teams, 1:1 Meetings
Software ArchitectureEngineers, architectsSystems, Components, ADRs, Constraints

Define your own custom entity types via config — no code required. See CONTRIBUTING_TEMPLATES.md for details.

Installation

Obsidian Plugin (Recommended)
  1. Open Obsidian Settings
  2. Go to Community plugins → Browse
  3. Search for "Hivemind"
  4. Click Install, then Enable
Manual Installation
  1. Download the latest release from GitHub Releases
  2. Extract to your vault's .obsidian/plugins/hivemind directory
  3. Reload Obsidian and enable the plugin in Settings
AI Integration (Optional)

Want AI tools to query your vault? Set up the MCP server:

[MCP Setup Guide →](docs/MCP_SETUP_GUIDE.md)

The guide covers:

  • Claude Desktop configuration (Windows, macOS, Linux)
  • GitHub Copilot configuration
  • Template selection
  • Troubleshooting

Quick Start

  1. Choose a template — Open Hivemind settings in Obsidian and select a template (worldbuilding, research, etc.)
  1. Create entities — Use Obsidian's note creation as usual. Add YAML frontmatter to define entity types:
   ---

entity_type: character canon_status: draft


  1. Visualize — Open the Timeline view or Graph view from the ribbon icons
  1. Connect to AI — Follow the MCP Setup Guide to let AI tools query your vault

For detailed setup instructions, see docs/SETUP_GUIDE.md.

Screenshots

Timeline View

*Coming soon — chronological visualization of events*

Graph View

*Coming soon — interactive entity relationship visualization*

Use Cases

Worldbuilding:

  • Track characters, locations, and events across your novel
  • AI remembers your character details when helping with dialogue
  • Visualize timeline of your story's key events

Research:

  • Organize papers, citations, and concepts in your field
  • AI references your actual research when answering questions
  • Explore connections between concepts in your knowledge base

People Management:

  • Track team goals, 1:1 meeting notes, and people details
  • AI recalls context from previous meetings when drafting agendas
  • Visualize team relationships and reporting structures

Software Architecture:

  • Document systems, components, and architectural decisions (ADRs)
  • AI references your ADRs when suggesting design patterns
  • Track dependencies between components visually

Documentation

Community

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please see CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines.

Important: This project uses Conventional Commits. Commit messages must follow the format:

<type>: <description>

[optional body]

Common types: feat, fix, docs, style, refactor, test, chore

License

MIT — Free for personal and commercial use.