How to Use the Notion MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect my Notion workspace to Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file. Add the server under the mcpServers key with your Vinkius token, then restart the app.

Q: Can Claude Desktop edit databases in my Notion workspace?

Yes. Claude uses updatepageproperties and createpage to modify rows and columns based on your chat instructions.

Q: How does the server handle large database queries?

It uses querydatabase to fetch structured rows. If your database is massive, the server handles pagination to keep Claude from hitting token limits.

Get live Notion database queries and workspace edits directly inside your Claude Desktop app or browser chat.

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Search workspace pages using Claude Desktop

The `search_pages` tool lets your AI client bypass nested workspace folders to find exact document UUIDs. It runs fuzzy text searches globally across your pages so you never lose track of a file. If you use the desktop app, Claude executes these tools locally via stdio. For the browser version of Claude, you just paste the Vinkius remote URL under your integration settings to start finding documents.

Read and update database records instantly

The `query_database` tool reads structured rows directly from your workspace tables. Your agent uses this data to change status fields or update dates without you opening a browser tab. When you ask Claude to log a new entry, it triggers `create_page` to insert a clean row into your target database. It uses `get_database` first to map the columns so it never writes broken schemas.

Edit document blocks and body text

The `append_block_children` tool inserts new paragraphs, bullet points, or callouts directly to the bottom of any document. Most basic integrations only touch metadata, but this MCP Server gives your desktop client full editorial control over your team's knowledge base. If you need to clean up old drafts, Claude can call `archive_page` or use `delete_block` to permanently wipe outdated blocks. It keeps your workspace tidy without manual clicking.

Setup guide

Set up Notion MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Notion MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Notion MCP configuration

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

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under notion-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "notion-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Notion MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your claude_desktop_config.json file. Add the server under the mcpServers key with your Vinkius token, then restart the app.

Yes. Claude uses `update_page_properties` and `create_page` to modify rows and columns based on your chat instructions.

Yes, you can add this MCP Server to claude.ai by pasting the Vinkius URL into your browser integration settings.

It uses `query_database` to fetch structured rows. If your database is massive, the server handles pagination to keep Claude from hitting token limits.

Absolutely. Your page text, database schemas, and block structures are processed inside an isolated V8 sandbox. Vinkius never stores your workspace tokens or raw text on disk.

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