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PinThePiece MCP server

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A Python MCP server for note management

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Overview

PinThePiece is a Python-based Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed for sophisticated note management, emphasizing data integrity, organization, and accessibility.

To use PinThePiece, install the server and configure it to store notes in the designated directory. You can add notes using the provided tools and access them through a custom URI scheme.

  • Hierarchical storage structure for better organization - Atomic file operations ensuring data integrity - Versioning support for notes - Automatic backups before modifications - Comprehensive search capabilities
  1. Managing personal notes with version control
  2. Collaborative note-taking with atomic operations
  3. Organizing research notes with metadata support

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect PinThePiece MCP 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": {
    "pinthepiece-psaboia": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-pinthepiece-psaboia"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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": {
    "pinthepiece-psaboia": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-pinthepiece-psaboia"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pinthepiece-psaboia": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-pinthepiece-psaboia"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

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

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "pinthepiece-psaboia": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-pinthepiece-psaboia"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pinthepiece-psaboia": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-pinthepiece-psaboia"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pinthepiece-psaboia": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-pinthepiece-psaboia"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

Can I access my notes from multiple devices?

Yes! As long as the server is configured correctly, you can access your notes from any device.

Is there a limit to the number of notes I can store?

No, the storage is hierarchical and can scale as needed.

How does the backup system work?

The server automatically creates backups before any modifications to ensure data safety.

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