Simplenote MCP Server

MCP evaluations for Simplenote MCP Server

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What is the Simplenote MCP Server?

MCP evaluations for Simplenote MCP Server

What the server does

This allows Claude Desktop to interact with your Simplenote notes as a memory backend or content source.

Credentials and setup notes

  • Simplenote account (create one at simplenote.com) - Python 3.10+ (for non-Docker installs) or Docker

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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
create_noteCreate a new note
update_noteReplace full note content (destructive)
delete_noteSoft-delete: move note to Trash
restore_noteUntrash a note — move it back from Trash
permanent_delete_noteIrreversibly destroy a single note (requires confirm=true)
empty_trashPermanently delete all trashed notes (dry-run by default)
get_noteGet a note by ID with full content and metadata
add_textAppend or prepend text without overwriting
search_notesFull-text search with filters and pagination
add_tagsAdd tags to a note
remove_tagsRemove specific tags from a note
replace_tagsReplace all tags on a note
list_tagsList all tags with note counts
rename_tagRename a tag across all notes atomically

How to install the Simplenote MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "simplenote": {
      "description": "Access and manage your Simplenote notes",
      "command": "simplenote-mcp-server",
      "env": {
        "SIMPLENOTE_EMAIL": "your.email@example.com",
        "SIMPLENOTE_PASSWORD": "YOUR_SIMPLENOTE_PASSWORD",
        "CACHE_MAX_SIZE": "10000"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

  • Simplenote account (create one at simplenote.com) - Python 3.10+ (for non-Docker installs) or Docker
VariableDescriptionRequired
SIMPLENOTE_EMAILDeclared in the maintainer’s client configuration.Check documentation
SIMPLENOTE_PASSWORDDeclared in the maintainer’s client configuration.Check documentation
CACHE_MAX_SIZEDeclared in the maintainer’s client configuration.Check documentation

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Simplenote to create note.”
  • “Use Simplenote to update note.”
  • “Use Simplenote to delete note.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP evaluations for Simplenote MCP Server Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.