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Simplenote

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MCP Server for Simplenote integration with Claude Desktop

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What is Simplenote?

Simplenote is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to mcp server for simplenote integration with claude desktop

MCP Server for Simplenote integration with Claude Desktop

This server falls under the Communication category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.

Features

  • MCP Server for Simplenote integration with Claude Desktop

Use Cases

Simplenote note-taking integration
Claude Desktop synchronization
docdyhr

Maintainer

LicenseMIT
Languagepython
Versionv1.0.0
UpdatedMay 18, 2026
Statushealthy
Maintenanceactive

Works with

ClaudeOpenAIwindowsmacoslinux
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Installation

Manual Installation

npx simplenote

Configuration

Configuration Details

Config File

claude_desktop_config.json

Performance

Response Metrics

Response Time< 200ms
ThroughputMedium

Resource Usage

Memory UsageLow
CPU UsageLow

How to Set Up and Use Simplenote

The Simplenote MCP Server connects Claude Desktop directly to your Simplenote account, exposing 26 tools for creating, reading, updating, deleting, searching, and tagging notes. It syncs with Simplenote's cloud in real time and supports full-text search with boolean operators, version history retrieval, and public note publishing. Developers and writers who rely on Simplenote as their note store can ask Claude to organize, search, or draft notes without switching applications.

Prerequisites

  • A Simplenote account (free at simplenote.com) with your email and password
  • Python 3.9 or later installed, or Docker for container-based deployment
  • Claude Desktop or another MCP-compatible client
  • pip or Docker available in your terminal
1

Clone and install the server

Clone the repository and install the package in editable mode so the simplenote-mcp-server command becomes available on your PATH.

git clone https://github.com/docdyhr/simplenote-mcp-server.git
cd simplenote-mcp-server
pip install -e .
2

Set your Simplenote credentials

The server authenticates using your Simplenote email and password via environment variables. Optionally set SYNC_INTERVAL_SECONDS (default 120) to control how often notes are synced.

export [email protected]
export SIMPLENOTE_PASSWORD=your-password
3

Start the server manually to verify it works

Run the server once from the command line to confirm credentials are accepted and the server starts without errors before wiring it into Claude Desktop.

simplenote-mcp-server
4

Add the server to Claude Desktop config

Edit claude_desktop_config.json (usually at ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/ on macOS) to register the MCP server with your credentials.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "simplenote": {
      "command": "simplenote-mcp-server",
      "env": {
        "SIMPLENOTE_EMAIL": "[email protected]",
        "SIMPLENOTE_PASSWORD": "your-password"
      }
    }
  }
}
5

Restart Claude Desktop

Fully quit and relaunch Claude Desktop so it picks up the new server entry. The simplenote tools will appear in Claude's tool list once the server handshake completes.

Simplenote Examples

Client configuration

Minimal claude_desktop_config.json entry for the Simplenote MCP server using the installed CLI command.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "simplenote": {
      "command": "simplenote-mcp-server",
      "env": {
        "SIMPLENOTE_EMAIL": "[email protected]",
        "SIMPLENOTE_PASSWORD": "your-password",
        "SYNC_INTERVAL_SECONDS": "60"
      }
    }
  }
}

Prompts to try

Example prompts to explore Simplenote capabilities once the server is running in Claude Desktop.

- "Search my Simplenote notes for anything tagged 'project-alpha' and summarize the key points."
- "Create a new note titled 'Meeting Notes 2026-06-16' with the following content: ..."
- "Show me the last 5 versions of my note about the Q2 roadmap and tell me what changed."
- "Find all notes modified in the last 7 days and list their titles."
- "Add the tag 'archive' to all notes that mention 'deprecated'."

Troubleshooting Simplenote

Server starts but immediately exits with an authentication error

Double-check that SIMPLENOTE_EMAIL and SIMPLENOTE_PASSWORD are correct and that you can log in at simplenote.com. App-specific passwords are not supported — use your actual account password.

Claude Desktop does not show Simplenote tools after restart

Verify the command simplenote-mcp-server is on your PATH by running it in a terminal. If using a virtual environment, specify the full path to the executable in the config, e.g. "/Users/you/.venv/bin/simplenote-mcp-server".

Notes searched in Claude are stale or missing recent edits

The server caches notes and syncs on a configurable interval. Lower SYNC_INTERVAL_SECONDS (e.g., to 30) or restart the server to force an immediate sync.

Frequently Asked Questions about Simplenote

What is Simplenote?

Simplenote is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that mcp server for simplenote integration with claude desktop It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.

How do I install Simplenote?

Follow the installation instructions on the Simplenote GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.

Which AI clients work with Simplenote?

Simplenote works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.

Is Simplenote free to use?

Yes, Simplenote is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.

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Quick Config Preview

{ "mcpServers": { "simplenote": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "simplenote"] } } }

Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json

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