How to Use the Standard Notes MCP in Cursor

Q: What is the best way to manage tags with Standard Notes and Cursor?

You should use createtag first, then pass that tag's UUID to the tagnote tool. This ensures your code always references valid and intended labels.

Q: How does Cursor ensure data integrity with Standard Notes?

By using tools like syncitems, the system guarantees that the context the AI uses is synchronized and up-to-date, preventing your code from relying on stale information.

Q: Can I delete notes permanently when working with Standard Notes in Cursor?

Yes. The deleteitem tool handles permanent deletion for any item type (note, tag, or extension). Just remember that this action is irreversible once executed.

Q: Does the MCP Server support listing all notes for Standard Notes and Cursor?

The listnotes capability provides a list of all your encrypted note UUIDs. This gives your agent the starting point it needs before performing any deep context analysis.

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Live Data Sync for Coding

The `sync_items` tool performs a full Standard Notes sync operation. This means when you're mid-coding, the AI agent pulls the absolute latest version of your notes into the context window. This live data flow is huge; it lets the code generation process reference accurate information without requiring you to switch out of your editor.

Creating and Modifying Notes

Need a new variable or comment block based on existing knowledge? Use `create_note` to generate plaintext content. Similarly, if the requirements change, the `update_note` tool lets you modify an existing note by its UUID directly in your code flow. It's fast and precise. You can also grab context for a specific area using `get_item_details`.

Organizing Contextual Data

The `list_notes` tool lets the AI see all your encrypted notes, giving it scope over the entire project's knowledge base. It helps ground the generated code in real-world documentation. For structured data, you can use `create_tag` and then link them to specific items with `tag_note`. This makes sure the context is highly targeted.

Setup guide

Set up Standard Notes MCP in Cursor

Prerequisites

Cursor installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP Settings

Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server".
2

Add the Standard Notes MCP

Cursor will create or open .cursor/mcp.json in your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable Agent mode

Open Composer (Cmd+I / Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode.
4

Verify the connection

Ask Cursor something like "List my recent Standard Notes transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the Standard Notes tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/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 Cursor

Yes, accessing Standard Notes data keeps it protected. The server only exposes content after the AI agent successfully processes and decrypts it using your secure local keys.

You should use `create_tag` first, then pass that tag's UUID to the `tag_note` tool. This ensures your code always references valid and intended labels.

By using tools like `sync_items`, the system guarantees that the context the AI uses is synchronized and up-to-date, preventing your code from relying on stale information.

Yes. The `delete_item` tool handles permanent deletion for any item type (note, tag, or extension). Just remember that this action is irreversible once executed.

The `list_notes` capability provides a list of all your encrypted note UUIDs. This gives your agent the starting point it needs before performing any deep context analysis.

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