debawho-brain-mcp
MCP server that turns an Obsidian vault into live, searchable context for Claude and other MCP clients
No outside reports on file
debawho-brain-mcp reads local files; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing.
Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.
What it can access
- Local filesReads & writes local foldersREVIEW
- Command executionNo shell command runner notedLOW
- Network reachConnects to outside service APINOTED
- CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
- Package sourcenpm (debawho-brain-mcp)PUBLIC
Inferred from this listing’s public package details and description. Check the project’s source before installing.
Install
npx -y debawho-brain-mcpEverything known
We found nothing about this project in the sources we read (last checked 2026-10-30). That does not mean it has no problems.
0 incidents · 0 advisories · 0 news articles · 0 community threads · checked 2026-10-30
Popularity grade: D (from public signals such as stars and downloads, not a code review). Graded 2026-10-20.
Sources we read: OSV, GitHub Advisory Database, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, 44 security news feeds and our incident library. Last checked 2026-10-30.
About Debawho Brain MCP
Debawho Brain MCP is an MCP server focused on Developer tools and Web & browsing: MCP server that turns an Obsidian vault into live, searchable context for Claude and other MCP clients.
It is published on npm as debawho-brain-mcp and hosted on GitHub at debashishthakur/brain-mcp (1 GitHub stars, 565 weekly npm downloads, last repository push on 2026-10-18). Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: reads local files.
Setup
Check these steps against the project’s own instructions before running anything.
Run debawho-brain-mcp with --ignore-scripts in claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"debawho-brain-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "--ignore-scripts", "debawho-brain-mcp"]
}
}
}
Why this grade
Signal-based grade (1/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.
Popularity and upkeep
- GitHub stars
- 1
- Weekly npm downloads
- 565
- Listing last refreshed
- 2026-10-28
These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.
Risks to watch for
- Local file read access: Reads local documents or database files. Point it only at the specific files needed for the task so sensitive workspace files remain out of reach.
- Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via npm (debawho-brain-mcp). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.
How to lower the risk
Least-privilege permissions
- Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
- Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.
Network isolation
- Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
- If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.
Monitoring
- Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
- Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.
Red flags to watch for
- It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
- It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.
Questions
How do I install Debawho Brain MCP?
Run npx -y debawho-brain-mcp in your terminal, or add the server entry to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json as shown in the Setup section on this page. Full setup docs and environment variables are in github.com/debashishthakur/brain-mcp.
Are there security reports about Debawho Brain MCP?
No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-30). Debawho Brain MCP currently holds Grade D (High risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Key risk areas to watch include local file read access:, dependency & version pinning:.
Is Debawho Brain MCP actively maintained?
Debawho Brain MCP has 1 GitHub stars and 565 weekly npm downloads, with its latest repository commit pushed on 2026-10-18. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-28. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/debashishthakur/brain-mcp before pinning it in production.
What are alternatives to Debawho Brain MCP?
You can compare Debawho Brain MCP side by side with other Obsidian MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or use the Compare tool on AgentArmorHQ.
Key facts
- Type
- App connector
- Publisher
- debashishthakur
- Source code
- github.com/debashishthakur/brain-mcp
- Install command
- npm install debawho-brain-mcp
- Est. context load
- ~700 tokens / turn (~4 tool schemas, 0.35% of 200k context)
- Popularity
- 1 GitHub stars, 565 weekly npm downloads
- Last updated
- 2026-10-28
- Last graded
- 2026-10-20
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