Planora MCP Server
Click on "Deploy Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@Planora MCP Servercreate a note called Grocery List with milk, eggs, and bread"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
planora-mcp
The official MCP server for Planora — lets AI assistants read, create, edit, and manage your notes directly.
Requirements
Node.js 18+
A Planora account with Google Authenticator (2FA) enabled (Settings → Security → Two-Factor Authentication)
Related MCP server: bovedia
Install
# macOS / Linux
sudo npm install -g planora-mcp
# Windows (run terminal as Administrator)
npm install -g planora-mcpLogin
planoraYou'll be prompted for your email, TOTP code, and a device name. Your session is saved locally and lasts 30 days.
Don't have an account? Sign up at https://planora-frontend.pages.dev first.
Connect to an AI Client
Run one command to configure your AI client:
planora connect claude # Claude Code (CLI)
planora connect claude-desktop # Claude Desktop
planora connect cursor # Cursor
planora connect windsurf # Windsurf
planora connect gemini # Gemini CLIThen restart your client. That's it — all tools are available immediately.
Session Commands
planora # Login (or show current session status)
planora --refresh # Extend session for another 30 days
planora --logout # Log out and delete the local sessionThe MCP server warns you automatically 3 days before your token expires.
Available Tools
Tool | Description |
| List files and folders (optionally filter by folder ID) |
| Read a file's content, or list a folder's children |
| Create a new markdown file or folder |
| Update file content — |
| Rename a file or folder |
| Permanently delete a file (irreversible) |
| Get a direct link to open any file or folder in the Planora app |
| Fetch the 10 most recently modified documents |
| Fetch all pinned files and folders |
| Export a file as PDF — link valid for 1 hour |
| List all active MCP sessions across devices |
| Log out a specific device by session ID |
Troubleshooting
No Planora account found
Sign up at https://planora-frontend.pages.dev, then run planora.
No session found
Run planora to authenticate.
Session token has expired
Run planora --refresh. If that also fails, run planora to re-authenticate.
planora: command not found
The global npm bin isn't in your PATH. Add it:
export PATH="$(npm config get prefix)/bin:$PATH"Add that line to ~/.zshrc or ~/.bashrc to make it permanent.
Server doesn't appear after planora connect
Make sure you restarted the client. For Claude Code, also try running /mcp in the session to reload. You can verify with claude mcp list.
Invalid TOTP code
Your device clock may be out of sync, or the code rotated. Wait for the next 30-second code and try again.
This server cannot be deployed
Maintenance
Related MCP Connectors
Notes and memory assistant: one Markdown vault that Claude, ChatGPT and any MCP client can share.
MCP-native notes and memory for ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI tools.
Notes, files, GitHub, and Drive through one MCP connection.
Notes, files, GitHub, and Drive through one MCP connection.
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