How do I install the jupyter notebook 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.

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Jupyter Notebook MCP Server

A FastMCP server that provides tools for interacting with Jupyter notebooks. Built using the [FastMCP framework](https://github.com/jlowin/fastmcp).

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What is the Jupyter Notebook MCP Server?

A FastMCP server that provides tools for interacting with Jupyter notebooks. Built using the FastMCP framework.

What you get

✅ Read notebook cells with filtering
✅ Add new cells at any position
✅ Execute individual cells
✅ Execute entire notebooks
✅ Get notebook metadata and statistics
✅ Proper error handling and validation

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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
notebook_path	str): Path to the .ipynb file
cell_type	str, default="code"): Type of cell ('code', 'markdown', 'raw')
cell_content	str): Content of the new cell
position	optional int): Position to insert cell (default: append to end)
metadata	optional dict): Optional cell metadata
kernel_name	str, default="python3"): Jupyter kernel to use
timeout	int, default=30): Execution timeout in seconds
timeout_per_cell	int, default=30): Timeout per cell in seconds
stop_on_error	bool, default=True): Whether to stop execution if a cell fails

How to install the Jupyter Notebook MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jupyter-notebook": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "--with",
        "fastmcp>=2.8.1",
        "python",
        "<absolute_path_to_jupyter_mcp_server>/main.py"
      ]
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Example prompts to try

“Use Jupyter Notebook to Testing.”

Frequently asked questions

A FastMCP server that provides tools for interacting with Jupyter notebooks. Built using the [FastMCP framework](https://github.com/jlowin/fastmcp). Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.