This is a bit niche, but today I noticed the "Local REST API" plugin for Obsidian is now the "Local REST API with MCP" plugin. MCP, short for Model Context Prot
The "Local REST API" plugin for Obsidian has been updated to include "MCP" (Model Context Protocol), an LLM coding agent feature. This integration has raised concerns among some users, including the plugin's creator, who view it as "slop coding" and "AI poisoned." There is a discussion on GitHub about potentially separating the MCP functionality into its own plugin, with the possibility of forking the original plugin if a version without the LLM features is desired. AI
IMPACT This change may fragment the user base of the Obsidian plugin, with some users seeking versions without integrated LLM features.