zen-mcp
Selfhosted notes app. Single golang binary, notes stored as markdown within SQLite, full-text search, very low resource usage
What is zen-mcp?
zen-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to selfhosted notes app. single golang binary, notes stored as markdown within sqlite, full-text search, very low resource usage
Selfhosted notes app. Single golang binary, notes stored as markdown within SQLite, full-text search, very low resource usage
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Features
- Selfhosted notes app. Single golang binary, notes stored as
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
NPM
npx -y zen-mcpManual Installation
npx -y zen-mcpExamples
No examples available for this server.
Configuration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
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Security
Authentication
Features
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
Frequently Asked Questions about zen-mcp
What is zen-mcp?
zen-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that selfhosted notes app. single golang binary, notes stored as markdown within sqlite, full-text search, very low resource usage It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install zen-mcp?
Install via npm with the command: npx -y zen-mcp. Then add the server configuration to your AI client's JSON config file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json).
Which AI clients work with zen-mcp?
zen-mcp works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is zen-mcp free to use?
Yes, zen-mcp is open source and available under the MIT License license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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