• SCHEMA
  • DATA
  • REVIEW
  • ORGANIZATION

How to build supertag schemas with your AI

Connect Tana to your AI client once. From then on, you just describe the data structures you want, and the AI builds them.

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Short answer

How do I build supertag schemas with my AI?

Describe the fields and tags you want in plain English. Your AI uses the Tana MCP to define the supertag and add nodes with those specific fields. You get a structured workspace without manual clicking.

The results.

Where your data lands.

The AI handles the heavy lifting of schema creation.

SCHEMA

New supertags created

The AI uses define_supertag to set up the tag and its properties. Your workspace updates instantly with the new structure.

DATA

Nodes populated with fields

The AI uses add_node_with_fields to create specific entries. These nodes come pre-filled with the schema you just defined.

REVIEW

Human oversight required

You check the newly created tags and fields in Tana. You decide if the structure needs any manual tweaks or extra fields.

ORGANIZATION

Structured workspace

Your Tana workspace stays organized. The AI ensures every new piece of information follows the rules you established.

The workflow

What your AI does when you describe a schema.

The AI translates your intent into Tana commands.

  1. Parse requirements

    Your AI reads your description to identify which supertags and fields you are asking for.

    define_supertag

  2. Define the tag

    The AI creates the new supertag and all its associated field types in your Tana workspace.

    define_supertag

  3. Create the entry

    The AI adds a new node to your workspace and applies the fields you just defined.

    add_node_with_fields

  4. Populate data

    The AI fills in the specific values for the fields you requested.

    add_node_with_fields

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the Tana MCP.

Starting points

These are starting points. Swap out the bracketed text for the specific fields or tags you actually need.

Tana Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_85FZKjooAVN5eG19P2TZdvvM9KIL49m4crFHgTh1/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Tana capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tana-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_85FZKjooAVN5eG19P2TZdvvM9KIL49m4crFHgTh1/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Create a new supertag called 'Project' with fields for Status, Deadline, and Owner.

  • Build a 'Meeting Note' supertag that includes fields for Attendees, Date, and Action Items.

  • Define a 'Book' supertag with fields for Author, ISBN, and Genre, then add a node for 'The Great Gatsby'.

  • Set up a 'Task' supertag with Priority and Due Date fields and create a new task called 'Fix the sink'.

  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Start here

Connect Tana once, then ask.

Click the link to connect your Tana workspace. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start building schemas immediately.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI delete my existing supertags?

    No. The AI only has tools to define new tags and add nodes. It cannot delete or modify your existing workspace structure.

  • 02

    Will the AI change my existing field settings?

    No. The AI can only create new supertags and new nodes. It does not have the capability to edit existing fields or tags.

  • 03

    Do I have to manually create the fields first?

    No. The AI handles the field creation as part of the supertag definition process.

  • 04

    Can I use this to organize my existing notes?

    The AI can add new nodes with fields, but it cannot retroactively apply supertags to nodes you have already created.

  • 05

    Does the AI see all my Tana data?

    The AI only interacts with your workspace through the specific tools provided by the MCP.

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