Open MCP Server

MCP server that wraps the Open Notebook API

Local serverstdioPython

What is the Open MCP Server?

MCP server that wraps the Open Notebook API

The short version

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides tools to interact with the Open Notebook API. This server enables AI assistants like Claude to manage notebooks, sources, notes, search content, and interact with AI models through Open Notebook.

  • Notebooks Management — Create, read, update, and delete notebooks
  • Sources Management — Add and manage content sources (links, uploads, text)
  • Notes Management — Create and organize notes within notebooks
  • Search & AI — Search content using vector/text search and ask questions
  • Models Management — Configure and manage AI models
  • Chat Sessions — Create and manage chat conversations

What it needs from you

  • Python 3.12+ - Open Notebook instance (local or remote) - Dependencies: mcp[cli]>=1.23.2, httpx>=0.28.1

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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.

ToolWhat it does
search_capabilitiesProgressive tool discovery

Configuration

  • Python 3.12+ - Open Notebook instance (local or remote) - Dependencies: mcp[cli]>=1.23.2, httpx>=0.28.1
VariableDescriptionRequired
OPEN_NOTEBOOK_URLEndpoint or connection string the server talks to.Yes
OPEN_NOTEBOOK_PASSWORDConfiguration value read at startup.Optional

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Open to search capabilities.”
  • “Use Open to Testing.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server that wraps the Open Notebook API Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.