Last updated
March 16, 2026
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Github PiotrAleksander Open Notebook
MCP server that wraps the Open Notebook API
Developer ToolsPackagePythonOpen SourceExternal
Visibility
Public
ByRegistry
About This MCP Server
An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides tools to interact with the Open Notebook API. This server enables AI assistants like Claude to manage notebooks, sources, notes, search content, and interact with AI models through Open Notebook.
Capabilities
Notebooks Management: Create, read, update, and delete notebooksSources Management: Add and manage content sources (links, uploads, text)Notes Management: Create and organize notes within notebooksSearch & AI: Search content using vector/text search and ask questionsModels Management: Configure and manage AI modelsChat Sessions: Create and manage chat conversationsSettings: Access and update application settingsProgressive Disclosure: Efficient tool discovery with search_capabilities
Tools & Endpoints1
Example Workflow
For local development with default Open Notebook settings:
Why Use Github PiotrAleksander Open Notebook?
- Notebooks Management: Create, read, update, and delete notebooks
- Sources Management: Add and manage content sources (links, uploads, text)
- Notes Management: Create and organize notes within notebooks
- Search & AI: Search content using vector/text search and ask questions
- Models Management: Configure and manage AI models
- Chat Sessions: Create and manage chat conversations
- Settings: Access and update application settings
- Progressive Disclosure: Efficient tool discovery with search_capabilities
Specifications
Status
live
Industry
Developer Tools
Category
General
Server type
Package
Language
Python
License
Open Source
Verified
Yes
Requirements
- Python 3.12+
- Open Notebook instance (local or remote)
- Dependencies: mcp[cli]>=1.23.2, httpx>=0.28.1
Hosting
Hosting Options
- Package
API
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1
Install
Install command
Python
pip install -e .2
Configure
Configuration
json
{
"mcpServers": {
"open-notebook": {
"command": "uv",
"args": [
"run",
"--directory",
"/path/to/open-notebook-mcp",
"open-notebook-mcp"
],
"env": {
"OPEN_NOTEBOOK_URL": "http://localhost:5055",
"OPEN_NOTEBOOK_PASSWORD": "your_password_if_needed"
}
}
}
}Performance
Usage
Quick Reference
- Name
- Github PiotrAleksander Open Notebook
- Function
- MCP server that wraps the Open Notebook API
- Available Tools
- The server implements progressive disclosure. Use the search_capabilities tool to discover available functionality:
- Transport
- Package
- Language
- Python
- Install
- pip install -e .
- Source
- External (Registry)
- License
- Open Source
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