How to Use the Standard Notes MCP in Windsurf

Q: What if I need to modify an existing note with Standard Notes and Windsurf?

You just call updatenote with the specific UUID of the content you want changed. The tool accepts the new plain text, so your agent can write whatever it needs.

Q: Can I list all my notes using Standard Notes and Windsurf?

Absolutely. Running listnotes fetches a list of every encrypted note you have stored. Remember, the content stays encrypted until your agent decrypts it with your keys.

Q: Does this MCP Server support managing tags for Standard Notes and Windsurf?

Yes, totally. You use createtag to make a new tag first. Then, you call tagnote, passing both the UUID of the tag and the UUID of the note you want to link it to.

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Managing Encrypted Notes with the MCP Server

The `create_note` tool lets you build a new encrypted note using just plaintext title and text. You don't have to worry about encryption; the sync layer handles that part for you. The `update_note` function modifies existing notes when you know the UUID, while `get_item_details` pulls context from any specific item (note, tag, or extension) by its unique ID.

Keeping Data Current via Sync Operations

Need to sync up everything? Use `sync_items` with a provided `sync_token`. This runs the full Standard Notes sync operation. It makes sure your local data matches what's on record. If you only need tag info, `list_tags` pulls all tags defined in your account, and `list_notes` gives you an overview of every encrypted note.

Tagging and Structuring Notes

The system handles relationships with tools like `create_tag`, which sets up a new tag. You can then associate that tag to a specific piece of content using `tag_note`. It's easy to keep notes organized. For the final touch, you can always run `delete_item` if you need to permanently delete any note, tag, or extension by UUID.

Setup guide

Set up Standard Notes MCP in Windsurf

Prerequisites

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

1

Open MCP configuration

Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
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

Refresh MCPs

Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
4

Verify in Cascade

Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my Standard Notes payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Standard Notes tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.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 Windsurf

The MCP Server ensures delivery integrity. It runs a full sync operation using `sync_items` to guarantee your local copy matches the remote source. This keeps all your notes consistent.

You just call `update_note` with the specific UUID of the content you want changed. The tool accepts the new plain text, so your agent can write whatever it needs.

Absolutely. Running `list_notes` fetches a list of every encrypted note you have stored. Remember, the content stays encrypted until your agent decrypts it with your keys.

Yes, totally. You use `create_tag` to make a new tag first. Then, you call `tag_note`, passing both the UUID of the tag and the UUID of the note you want to link it to.

This server handles notes, tags, and extensions. You can get details on any item using `get_item_details`, which accepts a UUID for the content type.

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