Notion MCP Server

Integrates Claude with Notion to manage a personal todo list using natural language commands.

Local serverstdioPython 208

What is the Notion MCP server?

Integrates Claude with Notion to manage a personal todo list using natural language commands. The notion mcp server wraps that behind the Model Context Protocol, so an assistant can use it rather than through you.

What it actually does

A simple Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates with Notion's API to manage my personal todo list through Claude. This is a basic implementation tailored specifically for my minimalist todo list setup in Notion.

  • Add new todo items
  • View all todos
  • View today's tasks
  • Check off a task as complete

Adding it to your client

Setup follows the usual MCP pattern — install or clone the server, register it in your client's configuration file, restart the client. The configuration blocks on this page cover the common clients.

Configuration

You will need 2 environment variables: NOTION_API_KEY, NOTION_DATABASE_ID. The server will not start without them, which is usually why the tools fail to appear on a first run. Keep credentials in your client's env block or a secrets manager rather than in a file you might commit.

  • Python 3.10 or higher - A Notion account - A Notion integration (API key) - A Notion database that matches the exact structure described above (or willingness to modify the code for your structure)

Caveats

  • It runs with your machine's permissions. That is convenient and also the reason to think about what you point it at before you approve a tool call.
  • Missing credentials fail quietly in some clients — if no tools show up, check the environment block first.
  • MCP clients confirm each tool call by default. Leave that on until you have watched what the notion mcp server does with a few real requests.

When to reach for it

Among the planning and project tracking options, the useful question is rarely "what can it do" but "what does it cost you to run" — permissions, credentials, and how much of your context its toolset consumes. It is maintained by danhilse; worth a glance at recent repository activity before you build anything load-bearing on it.

This entry was verified against Notion's own documentation before publication; SyncDev keeps the directory reviewed rather than auto-generated.

How to install the Notion MCP server

6. Configure Claude Desktop:
```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "notion-todo": {
      "command": "/path/to/your/.venv/bin/python",
      "args": ["-m", "notion_mcp"],
      "cwd": "/path/to/notion-mcp"
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

  • Python 3.10 or higher - A Notion account - A Notion integration (API key) - A Notion database that matches the exact structure described above (or willingness to modify the code for your structure)
VariableDescriptionRequired
NOTION_API_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes
NOTION_DATABASE_IDConfiguration value read at startup.Optional

Frequently asked questions

The setup involves cloning the repository, setting up a Python environment, creating a Notion integration, sharing your database with the integration, and configuring Claude Desktop with the server details.