MCP Notes Server

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Overview

MCP Notes Server is a simple server that implements the Message Coordination Protocol (MCP) to provide access to notes stored in a specified directory.

To use the MCP Notes Server, set up the server by following the setup instructions, then run the server and access it via the provided API endpoints.

Access to notes stored in JSON format. - API endpoints for listing notes, retrieving specific notes, and searching notes. - Easy setup and usage with Python.

Organizing and retrieving notes for projects.
Searching through notes for specific information.
Integrating with other applications that require note management.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect MCP Notes Server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-notes-rwelgosh": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-notes-rwelgosh"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-notes-rwelgosh": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-notes-rwelgosh"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-notes-rwelgosh": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-notes-rwelgosh"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "mcp-server-notes-rwelgosh": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-notes-rwelgosh"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-notes-rwelgosh": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-notes-rwelgosh"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-notes-rwelgosh": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-notes-rwelgosh"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What programming language is used for MCP Notes Server?

MCP Notes Server is built using Python.

How do I run the server?

You can run the server by executing `python notes.py` after setting it up.

Can I access notes from a remote server?

Yes, you can access the server from any client that can connect to the server's URL.

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