Hivemind

Name: Hivemind
Author: hiveforge-sh

by hiveforge-shversion 3.6.3i★ –iRuns on your computer

Registry nameio.github.hiveforge-sh/hivemind

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Overview

Description from the maker (original English)

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

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What you can do with it

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Connection: Runs on your computer
Transport: stdio
Category: Docs, sheets & office work
You need to fill in: HIVEMIND_VAULT_PATH

Install

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

Before you install

Basic checks: 1 of 1 passed
Runs on your computer with your user’s permissions (files, network, apps).
You fill in yourself: HIVEMIND_VAULT_PATH, HIVEMIND_CONFIG_PATH

You need

npmNode.js installed (for the npx command)

Which app do you use?

ClaudeClaude CodeCursorVS CodeChatGPT

Pick your app above. We remember it, so next time the button says “Install in …”.

Open Claude Desktop → Settings → Developer → Edit Config, and paste this into claude_desktop_config.json

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

Run this in your terminal

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

Fill in the empty values before running it.

Open in Cursor

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json

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

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

Open in VS Code

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .vscode/mcp.json in your project

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

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

This one runs on your computer, and ChatGPT can only connect to servers on the internet. Pick another app.

Your choice stays on this device in a cookie; no account needed.

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

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

What it can do

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

Basic checksi

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The registry name was verified with the GitHub account hiveforge-sh, which owns the repo
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Still maintained
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Has a licence
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Endpoint responds
This one runs on your computer; there is no internet endpoint
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Sign-in with OAuth
Runs on your computer and uses local settings instead
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No hidden instructions in tool descriptions
Runs on your computer; we can only read tool lists from internet endpoints

Compared with others in Docs, sheets & office worki

More stars than 0% of the other 2186 servers in this category
Published to the registry more recently than 3% of the other 2186 servers in this category
Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 2186 servers in this category

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Common questions

Is Hivemind safe?

It passed 1 of 1 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?

You need to fill in: HIVEMIND_VAULT_PATH

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 –, 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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README from the maker

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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

Template	Use Case	Entity Types
Worldbuilding	Fiction writers, game designers, RPG creators	Characters, Locations, Events, Factions, Lore, Assets
Research	Academics, knowledge workers	Papers, Citations, Concepts, Notes
People Management	Managers, team leads	People, Goals, Teams, 1:1 Meetings
Software Architecture	Engineers, architects	Systems, Components, ADRs, Constraints

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

Installation

Obsidian Plugin (Recommended)

Open Obsidian Settings
Go to Community plugins → Browse
Search for "Hivemind"
Click Install, then Enable

Manual Installation

Download the latest release from GitHub Releases
Extract to your vault's .obsidian/plugins/hivemind directory
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

Choose a template — Open Hivemind settings in Obsidian and select a template (worldbuilding, research, etc.)

Create entities — Use Obsidian's note creation as usual. Add YAML frontmatter to define entity types:

---

entity_type: character canon_status: draft

Visualize — Open the Timeline view or Graph view from the ribbon icons

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

Setup Guide — Getting started with Hivemind
MCP Setup Guide — AI integration configuration
Vault Migration Guide — Migrating existing vaults
Canon Workflow — Using canon workflow beyond worldbuilding
Contributing Templates — Create and share templates
Sample Vaults — Example vaults for each template

Community

Issues & Feature Requests — GitHub Issues
Discussions — GitHub Discussions

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.

Hivemind

Overview

PopNx MCP’s three pillars

What you can do with it

Install

Before you install

Values you fill in

What it can do

Basic checksi

Maker matches the repo

Still maintained

Has a licence

Endpoint responds

Sign-in with OAuth

No hidden instructions in tool descriptions

Compared with others in Docs, sheets & office worki

Common questions

Alternatives

Agent-Native Calendar

Excel MCP Server

MCP Server for Excel

README from the maker

Hivemind for Obsidian

Why Hivemind?

Features

Built-in Templates

Installation

Obsidian Plugin (Recommended)

Manual Installation

AI Integration (Optional)

Quick Start

Screenshots

Timeline View

Graph View

Use Cases

Documentation

Community

Contributing

License