Notes MCP
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Notes MCP

An MCP server for connecting to macOS Apple Notes, providing note folder and content management functions
2.5 points
6.9K

What is Notes MCP?

Notes MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server used to connect to and manage Apple Notes on Mac. It allows users to interact with Notes through the command line or integrated tools (such as Claude and Cursor).

How to use Notes MCP?

By configuring the MCP server settings, you can connect Notes MCP to MCP - supported tools (such as Claude and Cursor). Simply install the dependencies and run the server to start using it.

Applicable scenarios

Suitable for users who need to quickly access and manage Apple Notes, especially in a development environment or when automating note - taking operations.

Main features

Get all note folders
It can list all note folders of the user in Apple Notes, facilitating quick navigation and management.
Get notes in a specified folder
It can retrieve all notes in a specific note folder, making it easy to view content by category.
Create a new note
Supports creating new notes based on the title and content, suitable for recording temporary information or tasks.
Get a note by ID or title
It can find a specific note based on the unique ID or exact title, improving the search efficiency.
Get the total number of notes
Provides the total number of all notes in the user's current Apple Notes, helping to understand the data volume.
Advantages
Seamlessly integrated with Apple Notes, providing a convenient access method.
Supports multiple MCP clients (such as Claude and Cursor), with strong scalability.
Provides rich API interfaces, facilitating development and customization requirements.
Easy to deploy and use, suitable for both technical and non - technical users.
Limitations
Limited to the macOS platform and cannot run on other operating systems.
Requires a certain technical background to configure and use the MCP server.
Currently only supports Apple Notes and is not compatible with other note - taking applications.
Some advanced functions may require additional development work to implement.

How to use

Install dependencies
First, ensure that Node.js is installed, and run the following command to install the dependencies:
Build the project
Build the project to generate an executable file:
Start the server
Run the MCP server using the following command:
Configure the client
Add the server configuration in MCP - supported tools (such as Claude or Cursor):

Usage examples

Quickly create a to - do item
Use the notes - create - note command to quickly create a to - do item note, such as 'Tomorrow's meeting reminder'.
View notes in a specific folder
Use the notes - get - notes command to query notes in a specific folder, such as the 'Work plan' folder.
Count the number of notes
Use the notes - get - note - count command to get the number of all notes in Apple Notes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Notes MCP support the Windows system?
How to solve the problem that the MCP server cannot start?
Can it be integrated with other note - taking applications?
How to update Notes MCP?

Related resources

GitHub repository
The repository for the project source code and documentation.
MIT License
The open - source license used by the project.
Official documentation
Detailed usage instructions and API documentation.
Video tutorial
A video guide on how to use Notes MCP.

Installation

Copy the following command to your Client for configuration
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "notes": {
            "command": "node",
            "args": ["path/to/notes/mcp/dist/index.js"]
        }
    }
}
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