Evernote MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Evernote through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.
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"evernote": {
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About Evernote MCP Server
Connect your Evernote account to any AI agent and take full control of your personal knowledge management and note-taking workflows through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Evernote tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Note & Content Orchestration — Retrieve the full body and metadata of any note by GUID, including ENML body content and nested attachment attributes natively
- Semantic & Syntax Search — Execute powerful queries across all notebooks using Evernote's advanced syntax (keywords, tag filters, creation dates) to find information instantly
- Notebook Management — List all notebooks and retrieve detailed metadata including note counts and stack assignments to browse your workspace hierarchy
- Live Note Creation — Provision new notes inside specific notebooks by providing titles and plain-text or ENML content for immediate cross-device synchronization
- Categorical Tagging — Enumerate explicitly defined tags and manage nested tag hierarchies to filter and organize your personal database strictly
- Account & Quota Oversight — Fetch authenticated profile information including account tier, service level, and real-time quota usage to monitor system limits
- Metadata Auditing — Retrieve structural notebook representations and identify default status boundaries to manage your organizational topology flawlessly
The Evernote MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Windsurf in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Evernote to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Evernote MCP Server with Windsurf.
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Start using Evernote
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Evernote, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Evernote MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Evernote through the Model Context Protocol.
Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Evernote + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Evernote MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Evernote and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Evernote tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Evernote and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Evernote data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Evernote MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Evernote to Windsurf via MCP:
create_note
The note is immediately synced and available across all Evernote clients. Create a new note inside a specified Evernote notebook
create_notebook
Returns the newly created notebook GUID and metadata. Create a new Evernote notebook
get_note
The content is returned in Evernote Markup Language (ENML). Retrieve the full content and metadata of a single Evernote note by GUID
get_notebook
Fetch detailed metadata for a specific Evernote notebook by its GUID
get_user
Get profile information for the currently authenticated Evernote user
list_notebooks
Use this to discover available notebooks before listing notes within them. Retrieve all Evernote notebooks for the authenticated account
list_notes
Use en.get_note to fetch full content. List up to 50 notes inside a specific Evernote notebook
list_tags
Useful for filtering and organizing notes. Retrieve all tags defined in the Evernote account
search_notes
Returns matching note metadata. Search across all Evernote notes using Evernote's powerful query syntax
update_note
This triggers a sync and increments the updateSequenceNum. Update the title and/or content of an existing Evernote note
Example Prompts for Evernote in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Evernote immediately.
"Create a note in 'Work' notebook with title 'Meeting Actions' and content 'Follow up with team.'"
"Search for notes containing 'recipe' and tagged 'favorite'"
"List all my notebooks and their note counts"
Troubleshooting Evernote MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Evernote to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Evernote + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Evernote MCP Server with Windsurf.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.Connect Evernote with your favorite client
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Connect Evernote to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.