How to Use the Standard Notes MCP in Claude

Q: Can I delete an item from Standard Notes using Claude Desktop?

Yes, you can call deleteitem to permanently remove any UUID—whether it's a note or a tag. Just be careful; this action is irreversible.

Q: Does Standard Notes support tag management with Claude Desktop?

Absolutely. You can use the createtag tool to build new labels and then link them to existing notes using the tagnote function, keeping everything organized in place.

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Syncing Encrypted Data

The `sync_items` tool performs a full Standard Notes sync operation using a provided `sync_token`. This lets your agent pull the latest changes from your account, making sure your data is current before you process it. It's crucial for staying up-to-date. You just pass the token and get everything needed to work with the most recent version of your protected notes.

Managing Notes and Tags

You can create new content using `create_note`, which handles plaintext titles and text while letting the sync layer manage encryption. Need to organize it? Use `tag_note` with both the tag UUID and note UUID. Updating or retrieving specific notes is simple too. The `get_item_details` tool pulls down a single item by its UUID, giving your agent exactly the context it needs without over-fetching data.

Account Setup and Listing

The `list_notes` capability lets you see all of your encrypted notes. Remember, the content stays locked down until your keys decrypt it; this tool just shows the list structure. Before working with notes, you might need to grab tags or auth details. Use `list_tags` for an overview of available labels, or run `get_auth_parameters` to get the necessary credentials for a new connection.

Setup guide

Set up Standard Notes 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 Standard Notes 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 Standard Notes 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 standard-notes-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Standard Notes MCP in Claude Desktop

The MCP Server respects your security model. Note content remains encrypted until your AI client successfully decrypts it using the local user keys, so nothing leaves that protective boundary.

Yes, you can call `delete_item` to permanently remove any UUID—whether it's a note or a tag. Just be careful; this action is irreversible.

The server gives you ten tools, covering everything from listing all notes via `list_notes` to associating tags using `tag_note`. You've got full control over your content.

Absolutely. You can use the `create_tag` tool to build new labels and then link them to existing notes using the `tag_note` function, keeping everything organized in place.

The server architecture ensures that sensitive note content is only processed after client-side decryption. You're always maintaining end-to-end control over your private information.

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