Simplenote Connector for AI agents.
8 live capabilities
Manage your plain-text notes and knowledge base directly from your AI client.
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Why people use Simplenote
Simplenote for managing personal knowledge bases
With the Simplenote MCP, your notes become part of the conversation. You can tell your agent to save a thought, find a fact, or update a plan without ever leaving your chat. You get a clean, organized way to build a second brain that your AI actually knows how to use.
What Vinkius changes
You get a way to turn your notes into a clickable, editable knowledge base for your agent.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Quick meeting summaries
After a call, tell your agent to save the transcript and key takeaways into your Simplenote account.
- Real-world use case 02
Finding old project specs
Ask your agent to search your notes for 'Q3 marketing' to find the specific goals you wrote down six months ago.
- Real-world use case 03
Tracking project evolution
Use the version history to compare how your project requirements changed between the first draft and the current version.
Complete set · 8capabilities
The complete Simplenote capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Simplenote.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through Simplenote.
- 01 Capability
Create note
Generate a new note with full text content directly from your conversation. This lets you capture thoughts instantly while you work.
- 02 Capability
Delete note
Remove a note permanently when you no longer need the information. Use this to keep your knowledge base clean and relevant.
- 03 Capability
Get note details
View the full details of a specific note for a deeper look at the content. It provides a complete view of a single entry.
- 04 Capability
Get note version
Access a specific historical version of a note to see how your ideas changed over time. This is perfect for tracking evolution.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through Simplenote.
- 05 Capability
List notes
See a list of all your notes along with a brief preview of their content. It gives you a quick overview of your entire library.
- 06 Capability
List tags
View all the tags you use to organize your notes across different categories. This helps you understand your current taxonomy.
- 07 Capability
Search notes
Find notes containing specific text to pull up old ideas or facts. This helps you locate information quickly without manual scrolling.
- 08 Capability
Update note
Modify an existing note using its unique key to keep your information current. It ensures your notes stay up to date as projects evolve.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Simplenote to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Simplenote from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_UUTDJ2EvfhcUTsXlJjvAfMMRtgisQCpGeYm8ZUJP/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Simplenote, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Simplenote for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_UUTDJ2EvfhcUTsXlJjvAfMMRtgisQCpGeYm8ZUJP/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Simplenote URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Simplenote in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"simplenote": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_UUTDJ2EvfhcUTsXlJjvAfMMRtgisQCpGeYm8ZUJP/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Simplenote
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Simplenote, help me...". 8 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"simplenote": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_UUTDJ2EvfhcUTsXlJjvAfMMRtgisQCpGeYm8ZUJP/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Simplenote
Ask Copilot: "Using Simplenote, help me...". 8 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"simplenote": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_UUTDJ2EvfhcUTsXlJjvAfMMRtgisQCpGeYm8ZUJP/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Simplenote
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Simplenote, help me...". 8 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"simplenote": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_UUTDJ2EvfhcUTsXlJjvAfMMRtgisQCpGeYm8ZUJP/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Simplenote
Ask Cline: "Using Simplenote, help me...". 8 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add simplenote --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_UUTDJ2EvfhcUTsXlJjvAfMMRtgisQCpGeYm8ZUJP/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Simplenote
Ask Claude: "Using Simplenote, show me...". 8 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Simplenote can move forward.
This is for the researcher who has thousands of scattered notes and needs to find specific facts fast. It's for the writer who wants to dump ideas into a structured system without the friction of manual entry.
Researcher
Finding specific citations or notes in a large personal knowledge base.
Writer
Dumping meeting minutes or rough drafts into notes via voice or text.
Project Manager
Updating task lists and project statuses in plain text notes.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.
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OneNote
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Evernote
Manage personal notes via Evernote. create and search notes, handle notebooks and tags, and monitor account quotas directly from any AI agent.
Zoho Notebook
Manage notebooks, capture notes, and organize your ideas on Zoho Notebook. the secure and beautiful note-taking app.
Memo Meister
Create and organize smart notes with AI-powered tagging, search, and knowledge connections that make your ideas retrievable.
Notesnook (Private Note Taking & E2EE)
Manage encrypted notes via Notesnook. create secure entries, sync your vault, and audit private notebooks.
Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep Simplenote connected.
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Before you connect
Questions about Simplenote.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Simplenote MCP help me organize my research notes?
Yes, it lets your AI agent see your entire tag system and search through your content to find specific information instantly.
How does the Simplenote MCP handle note updates?
You can tell your agent to modify any existing note by describing the changes. It will find the correct note and apply the updates for you.
Can I see old versions of my notes with Simplenote MCP?
Yes, your agent can pull up specific historical versions of a note so you can see how your ideas have changed over time.
Is the Simplenote MCP good for capturing quick ideas?
It's perfect for that. You can just dictate or type an idea and have your agent save it as a new note immediately.
Will the Simplenote MCP delete my notes automatically?
No, your agent only deletes notes when you explicitly ask it to. It will always ask for confirmation or specific instructions first.
Can I use Simplenote MCP with my favorite AI client?
Yes, it works with any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf to manage your notes.
Can the integration accidentally delete important notes?
The delete_note capability performs a permanent deletion. We recommend instructing your AI agent to always confirm before executing any deletion. You can also use get_note_version to review note history before making changes.
Does it support shared or team notes?
Simplenote is designed for personal note management. This integration accesses notes tied to the authenticated user's account only. Team collaboration features are not available through the Simperium API.
Does it support Markdown formatting?
Yes. Simplenote stores plain text, so Markdown syntax is preserved as-is when you create or update notes. The Simplenote clients will render Markdown formatting natively.
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