Note Gen
A cross-platform Markdown AI note-taking software.
What is Note Gen?
Note Gen is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to cross-platform markdown ai note-taking software.
A cross-platform Markdown AI note-taking software.
This server falls under the Communication category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- A cross-platform Markdown AI note-taking software.
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx note-genConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Note Gen
NoteGen is a cross-platform, AI-powered Markdown note-taking application built with Tauri and Next.js that runs natively on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. It integrates RAG with vector indexing and hybrid retrieval so your notes become a queryable personal knowledge base, and it supports MCP to allow external AI agents to read, write, and search your note collection. Writers, researchers, and developers who want an AI-augmented second brain that works offline and syncs via their own storage will find NoteGen a compelling self-hosted solution.
Prerequisites
- A supported OS: Windows 10+, macOS 10.15+, Linux (glibc 2.17+), Android, or iOS
- The NoteGen desktop or mobile application installed from https://notegen.top/en/download
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop
- Node.js 18+ and npx if using the npx-based MCP server wrapper
Download and install NoteGen
Visit the official NoteGen download page and install the application for your operating system. Desktop builds are stable; mobile builds are in alpha/beta.
# Visit: https://notegen.top/en/downloadLaunch NoteGen and create your first notes
Open the NoteGen application, configure your preferred AI model (local or cloud), and create some Markdown notes. The app indexes notes into a local vector store for RAG retrieval.
Enable the MCP integration in NoteGen settings
In NoteGen's settings panel, locate the MCP section and enable the MCP server. Note the server endpoint URL or stdio connection details shown in the settings.
Open your MCP client configuration
For Claude Desktop on macOS, edit ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json. For other clients, locate their equivalent configuration file.
Add NoteGen to the mcpServers block
Insert the NoteGen MCP server definition into your client configuration file.
{
"mcpServers": {
"note-gen": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["note-gen"]
}
}
}Restart your MCP client and test
Restart Claude Desktop or your chosen MCP client. Ask the AI to search your notes or create a new note to confirm the integration is working.
Note Gen Examples
Client configuration
Claude Desktop configuration to connect to the NoteGen MCP server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"note-gen": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["note-gen"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts for AI-assisted note management through NoteGen.
- "Search my notes for everything I've written about machine learning"
- "Create a new Markdown note summarizing today's meeting: [meeting details]"
- "Find the note I wrote about the React project architecture and show its key points"
- "Rewrite my draft note on API design to improve clarity and add examples"
- "List all notes tagged with 'research' created in the last 30 days"Troubleshooting Note Gen
NoteGen MCP server is not listed in the MCP client's tool list
Ensure the NoteGen app is running before starting your MCP client. The MCP server is embedded in the app and only active when NoteGen is open. Check that the MCP server option is enabled in NoteGen's settings.
RAG search returns no results despite having many notes
NoteGen needs to build its vector index before search works. Open the NoteGen app and wait for the indexing process to complete (a progress indicator is shown in the app). Adding new notes may also trigger re-indexing.
npx note-gen fails or the package is not found
The MCP server may be bundled within the NoteGen desktop application rather than distributed as a standalone npm package. Check the NoteGen settings page for the correct connection method (it may offer a local HTTP endpoint rather than an npx command).
Frequently Asked Questions about Note Gen
What is Note Gen?
Note Gen is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that cross-platform markdown ai note-taking software. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Note Gen?
Follow the installation instructions on the Note Gen GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Note Gen?
Note Gen works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Note Gen free to use?
Yes, Note Gen is open source and available under the GPL-3.0 license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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