How to Use the Notesnook (Private Note Taking & E2EE) MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can I edit encrypted notes from Notesnook (Private Note Taking & E2EE) inside Windsurf?

Absolutely. Use the updatenote tool to modify strings within your vault entries. The server handles the necessary re-encryption before pushing the changes back to your sync storage.

Q: What happens to note attachments?

The listattachments tool maps your binary files to specific note IDs. You can inspect these within your agent to ensure your documentation remains complete.

Use the Notesnook (Private Note Taking & E2EE) MCP Server directly in Windsurf to manage your encrypted vault without leaving your editor.

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Setup Notesnook (Private Note Taking & E2EE) with Windsurf

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Chain note operations in Windsurf

Cascade can fetch your current vault state using `list_notebooks` and `list_notes` to locate the exact entry you need. It handles the mapping of note IDs so you don't have to hunt through your encrypted data manually. Once the context is set, you can trigger `update_note` or `create_note` to modify your content. Windsurf executes these sequences in one go, keeping your private thoughts organized while you code.

Automated vault synchronization

The `sync_items` tool forces a check against the Notesnook servers to pull down recent changes. You can have your agent run this periodically to ensure your local environment reflects the latest version of your notes. This keeps your reference material current without requiring manual intervention. You get a consistent view of your encrypted data across every device you use for development.

Secure note management tools

You can use `delete_note` or `list_trash` to audit your vault and purge stale entries. These tools interact directly with the encrypted persistence layer, ensuring that deletions are permanent and tracked correctly. Using these tools within Windsurf keeps your security footprint small. You maintain full control over your data lifecycle while keeping your notes accessible for your technical workflows.

Setup guide

Set up Notesnook (Private Note Taking & E2EE) MCP in Windsurf

Prerequisites

Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
2

Add the Notesnook (Private Note Taking & E2EE) MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Refresh MCPs

Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
4

Verify in Cascade

Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my Notesnook (Private Note Taking & E2EE) payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Notesnook (Private Note Taking & E2EE) tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "notesnook-private-note-taking-e2ee-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Notesnook (Private Note Taking & E2EE) MCP in Windsurf

Open your Windsurf settings and navigate to the Cascade MCP section. Add the server configuration to your `mcp_config.json` file, then refresh the MCP panel to see the available tools.

Yes. This MCP server handles data as encrypted cipher payloads, meaning your notes remain unreadable to any third party. The logic stays local to your authorized environment.

Absolutely. Use the `update_note` tool to modify strings within your vault entries. The server handles the necessary re-encryption before pushing the changes back to your sync storage.

The `list_attachments` tool maps your binary files to specific note IDs. You can inspect these within your agent to ensure your documentation remains complete.

The server only touches your encrypted binary blobs. It never sees your plaintext notes, ensuring your private information stays private throughout the entire session.

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