Notes MCP Server
by abhishekkumar2021io.github.Abhishekkumar2021/notesv0.4.1
MCP server for local markdown notes — ranked search, tags, todos, and a wiki-link knowledge graph, from any MCP client.
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Install Notes MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add notes -- npx -y @abhishekmcp/notesInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"notes": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@abhishekmcp/notes"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"notes": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@abhishekmcp/notes"
]
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"notes": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@abhishekmcp/notes"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"notes": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@abhishekmcp/notes"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOTES_DIR | — | — | Directory containing your markdown notes (defaults to ~/notes). |
| NOTES_READONLY | — | — | Set to 1 or true to disable all note-modifying tools. |
| NOTES_MODEL_DIR | — | — | Where the semantic-search embedding model is cached. |
Freshness
Slowing — last maintenance signal 3mo ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-07-04 · 3mo ago · GitHub
Latest release
2026-07-04 · 3mo ago · GitHub · http-v0.1.0
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2026-06-28 · 3mo ago · official registry · v0.4.1
FAQ
›How do I install the Notes MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add notes -- npx -y @abhishekmcp/notes. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Notes require an API key?
No required environment variables are declared in its published metadata.
›Can I use Notes as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.
›Is Notes in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.Abhishekkumar2021/notes.
Alternatives to Notes
Other notes & knowledge MCP servers.