Inkdrop
Integrates Inkdrop note-taking app with Claude AI through Model Context Protocol, allowing Claude to search, read, create, and update notes in your Inkdrop database.
What is Inkdrop?
Inkdrop is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to integrates inkdrop note-taking app with claude ai through model context protocol, allowing claude to search, read, create, and update notes in your inkdrop database.
Integrates Inkdrop note-taking app with Claude AI through Model Context Protocol, allowing Claude to search, read, create, and update notes in your Inkdrop database.
This server falls under the Knowledge & Memory category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- Integrates Inkdrop note-taking app with Claude AI through Mo
Use Cases
Maintainer
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Installation
Manual Installation
npx inkdrop-mcp-serverConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Inkdrop
The Inkdrop MCP Server connects Claude and other AI assistants to Inkdrop, the Markdown note-taking app built for developers, via Inkdrop's local HTTP server. It provides 12 tools for searching, reading, creating, updating, and patching notes, as well as managing notebooks and tags — giving Claude full read/write access to your personal knowledge base. Developers use it to query their own notes for context, create new notes from conversations, or reorganize their knowledge base through natural language.
Prerequisites
- Inkdrop desktop app installed and running (it hosts the local HTTP server that the MCP server connects to)
- Inkdrop local server enabled in Inkdrop Preferences > Plugins > local-http-server (install the plugin if not present)
- Node.js 18+ for running the MCP server via npx
- Your Inkdrop local server credentials (username, password, and port — default port is 19840)
- Claude Desktop or another MCP-compatible AI client
Enable the Inkdrop local HTTP server
In Inkdrop, open Preferences > Plugins and install the 'local-http-server' plugin if not already installed. Enable it and note your configured username, password, and port (default 19840). The MCP server communicates with Inkdrop through this local API.
Verify the local server is accessible
Test that Inkdrop's local HTTP server is running by making a quick curl request. You should receive a JSON response with your database info.
curl -u your_username:your_password http://localhost:19840/Configure Claude Desktop with Inkdrop MCP Server
Add the Inkdrop MCP Server to your Claude Desktop config. The server requires three environment variables: the local server URL, username, and password.
{
"mcpServers": {
"inkdrop": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@inkdropapp/mcp-server"],
"env": {
"INKDROP_LOCAL_SERVER_URL": "http://localhost:19840",
"INKDROP_LOCAL_USERNAME": "your_username",
"INKDROP_LOCAL_PASSWORD": "your_password"
}
}
}
}Restart Claude Desktop
Fully quit and reopen Claude Desktop. The Inkdrop tools should now appear in the tools panel. The server connects to your running Inkdrop app on startup.
Test with a search query
Ask Claude to search your notes to confirm the connection. The search supports advanced qualifiers like book:notebook-name, tag:tagname, and status:active.
Inkdrop Examples
Client configuration
Claude Desktop configuration for Inkdrop MCP Server using npx with local server credentials.
{
"mcpServers": {
"inkdrop": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@inkdropapp/mcp-server"],
"env": {
"INKDROP_LOCAL_SERVER_URL": "http://localhost:19840",
"INKDROP_LOCAL_USERNAME": "your_local_username",
"INKDROP_LOCAL_PASSWORD": "your_local_password"
}
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts for searching and managing Inkdrop notes through Claude.
- "Search my Inkdrop notes for anything about Docker setup"
- "List all notes in my 'Work' notebook"
- "Create a new note in the 'Projects' notebook titled 'API Design Notes'"
- "Find notes tagged 'todo' and summarize the action items"
- "Read the full content of my note about Kubernetes configuration"
- "Update my note on 'Interview Prep' to add a section about system design"Troubleshooting Inkdrop
Connection refused error when the MCP server starts
The Inkdrop local HTTP server is not running. Open the Inkdrop desktop app (it must be running in the background), then check that the local-http-server plugin is installed and enabled in Preferences > Plugins. Verify the port matches INKDROP_LOCAL_SERVER_URL.
401 Unauthorized when connecting to the local server
Check the INKDROP_LOCAL_USERNAME and INKDROP_LOCAL_PASSWORD values. These are credentials you configured in the local-http-server plugin settings, not your esa.io/Inkdrop account login credentials. Go to Inkdrop Preferences > Plugins > local-http-server to verify or reset them.
Search returns truncated note content
This is by design — the search-notes tool returns only 200 characters of body text to save tokens. Use the read-note tool with the specific note ID returned in the search results to retrieve the full content. Ask Claude to follow up with read-note on the note IDs of interest.
Frequently Asked Questions about Inkdrop
What is Inkdrop?
Inkdrop is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates inkdrop note-taking app with claude ai through model context protocol, allowing claude to search, read, create, and update notes in your inkdrop database. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Inkdrop?
Follow the installation instructions on the Inkdrop GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Inkdrop?
Inkdrop works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Inkdrop free to use?
Yes, Inkdrop is open source and available under the Apache 2.0 license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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