How to Use the Standard Notes MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I list all tags using Standard Notes and claude-code?

Just fire up the listtags tool. It returns a comprehensive manifest of every tag defined in your account, giving you all the necessary UUIDs.

Q: What is the best way to get note content using Standard Notes and claude-code?

Use getitemdetails and pass the specific note's UUID. This pulls out the full, encrypted details needed for processing in a script.

Q: How do I handle data changes with Standard Notes and claude-code?

The syncitems tool manages all state synchronization using tokens. Always run this before trusting your output to ensure your local machine has the most recent records.

Q: Can I delete an item with Standard Notes and claude-code?

Yes, deleteitem handles permanent deletion for notes, tags, or extensions using the UUID. Be careful; this action is irreversible.

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Batch update notes and tags

The `update_note` tool lets you modify an entire batch of notes by UUID, right from the command line. This is essential for bulk data cleanup or applying standardized metadata. After updating content, use `tag_note` to apply new groupings across multiple entries. You just feed it the target tag and note IDs.

Sync and retrieve all account items

Start by using `get_auth_parameters` to authenticate your session, giving you the necessary credentials for Standard Notes. Then, run `sync_items` with the resulting sync token to pull down everything. For a quick overview of every note title without fetching full content, just call `list_notes`. It’s fast and efficient.

Manage tags across the system

You can check out all available categories using `list_tags`. If you need to create a brand new category, run `create_tag` first. This gives you the UUID necessary for tagging other notes. If an item (note or tag) is obsolete, use `delete_item` with its specific UUID. Just remember this action is permanent.

Setup guide

Set up Standard Notes MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see standard-notes-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Standard Notes transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Standard Notes tools.

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claude mcp add --transport http standard-notes-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Standard Notes 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

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "standard-notes-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Standard Notes MCP in Claude Code

Just fire up the `list_tags` tool. It returns a comprehensive manifest of every tag defined in your account, giving you all the necessary UUIDs.

Use `get_item_details` and pass the specific note's UUID. This pulls out the full, encrypted details needed for processing in a script.

The `sync_items` tool manages all state synchronization using tokens. Always run this before trusting your output to ensure your local machine has the most recent records.

Yes, `delete_item` handles permanent deletion for notes, tags, or extensions using the UUID. Be careful; this action is irreversible.

The server manages three core types of protected data: notes, tags, and extensions. It gives your scripting access to the UUIDs that map these items.

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