How to Use the Standard Notes MCP in Cline

Q: How do I list all notes using Standard Notes and Cline?

You run listnotes to get a full, encrypted list of everything. This returns the metadata for every note in your account, letting you see what's available.

Q: What if I need to change a tag? Standard Notes and Cline help.

First, use listtags to get all existing tags. Then, pass the necessary UUIDs into tagnote. This associates the new tag with your specified note.

Q: Does this MCP Server handle Standard Notes and Cline's data integrity?

Yeah, it does. The server handles syncing via syncitems and also manages item deletion using deleteitem. You can trust the flow to keep your data accurate.

Q: Can I read a single note's content with Standard Notes and Cline?

Absolutely. Use getitemdetails and supply the note's UUID. This pulls out the specific details you need to work with in your code.

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Manage notes in code

The `create_note` tool lets you programmatically write a new note, accepting both plaintext title and body. You just provide the content; Standard Notes handles the encryption layer for that data. The `update_note` tool modifies existing entries by UUID. This is perfect for generating component drafts or correcting notes that need programmatic changes.

Fetch specific item details

Need context on one note? Use `get_item_details` to retrieve a single item, whether it's a note, tag, or extension by its UUID. This gives you the exact data needed for an immediate component build. If you just want a list of all available notes without getting bogged down in details, `list_notes` fetches the entire encrypted collection for review.

Execute full data synchronization

Running a sync job is simple with `sync_items`. You pass it the sync token from a previous response, and Cline executes the Standard Notes sync operation. This ensures your local component has the absolute latest state. Don't forget to manage tags too; after fetching data, you can use `tag_note` by passing both the tag UUID and the note UUID.

Setup guide

Set up Standard Notes MCP in Cline

Prerequisites

VS Code with Cline extension installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Cline MCP settings

Click the Cline icon in the VS Code sidebar to open the Cline panel. Then click the MCP Servers icon (server stack) at the top-right corner of the panel.
2

Add a remote server

Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type standard-notes-mcp. In the URL field, paste your Vinkius endpoint: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp. Get your token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable the server

After saving, the server appears in the Cline MCP panel. Toggle the switch to enable it. The status indicator turns green when the connection is live.
4

Start using tools

Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest Standard Notes refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.

Cline MCP Settings

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

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Common questions about Standard Notes MCP in Cline

You run `list_notes` to get a full, encrypted list of everything. This returns the metadata for every note in your account, letting you see what's available.

First, use `list_tags` to get all existing tags. Then, pass the necessary UUIDs into `tag_note`. This associates the new tag with your specified note.

Yeah, it does. The server handles syncing via `sync_items` and also manages item deletion using `delete_item`. You can trust the flow to keep your data accurate.

Absolutely. Use `get_item_details` and supply the note's UUID. This pulls out the specific details you need to work with in your code.

This server handles notes, tags, and extensions—all of which are encrypted by Standard Notes. The tools interact directly with the UUIDs that reference these protected items.

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