How do I install the hackmd mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `HACKMD_API_TOKEN`, `HACKMD_API_URL` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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HackMD MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol server for integrating HackMD's note-taking platform with AI assistants.

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What is the HackMD MCP Server?

Hackmd mcp server connects HackMD to AI assistants that speak the Model Context Protocol. A Model Context Protocol server for integrating HackMD's note-taking platform with AI assistants.

What HackMD does

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that interfaces with the HackMD API, allowing LLM clients to access and interact with HackMD notes, teams, user profiles, and history data.

Key capabilities

Get user profile information
Create, read, update, and delete notes
Manage team notes and collaborate with team members
Access reading history
List and manage teams
Dual transport support — Both HTTP and STDIO transports
Cloud deployment ready — Support Smithery and other platforms

Requirements

Node.js 18+

Practical notes

Written in Go.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
get_user_info	Get information about the authenticated user
list_teams	List all teams accessible to the user
get_history	Get user's reading history
list_team_notes	List all notes in a team
create_team_note	Create a new note in a team
update_team_note	Update an existing note in a team
delete_team_note	Delete a note in a team
list_user_notes	List all notes owned by the user
get_note	Get a note by its ID
create_note	Create a new note
update_note	Update an existing note
delete_note	Delete a note

How to install the HackMD MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hackmd": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "hackmd-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "HACKMD_API_TOKEN": "your_api_token"
      }
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Configuration

Node.js 18+

Variable	Description	Required
HACKMD_API_TOKEN	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes
HACKMD_API_URL	Endpoint or connection string the server talks to.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use HackMD to get user info.”
“Use HackMD to list teams.”
“Use HackMD to get history.”

Frequently asked questions

A Model Context Protocol server for integrating HackMD's note-taking platform with AI assistants. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.