@kazuph/mcp-pocket
The @kazuph/mcp-pocket server connects to the Pocket API, allowing you to manage your saved articles in Claude Desktop. You can:
Fetch articles: Retrieve up to 20 unread articles via
pocket_get_articles, including their ID, title, URL, and excerptCustomize fetch count: Specify the number of articles to retrieve (1-20) using the
countparameterMark articles as read: Archive specific articles using their item ID via
pocket_mark_as_read
Allows Claude Desktop to fetch saved articles from Pocket API and mark specific articles as read (archived)
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., "@@kazuph/mcp-pocket show me my recent saved articles"
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.
MCP Pocket
This is a connector to allow Claude Desktop (or any MCP client) to fetch your saved articles from Pocket API.
Prerequisites
Node.js (install via
brew install node)Claude Desktop (install from https://claude.ai/desktop)
Pocket API credentials
Related MCP server: Notion MCP
Quick Start
Modify your Claude Desktop config located here:
~/Library/Application\ Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
You can easily find this through the Claude Desktop menu:
Open Claude Desktop
Click Claude on the Mac menu bar
Click "Settings"
Click "Developer"
If you don't have this config, you can create an empty file at this location.
Add the following to the config file, replacing the credentials with your own:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pocket": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@kazuph/mcp-pocket"],
"env": {
"POCKET_CONSUMER_KEY": "your-pocket-consumer-key",
"POCKET_ACCESS_TOKEN": "your-pocket-access-token"
}
}
}
}Development Setup
Clone this repository and install dependencies:
git clone https://github.com/kazuph/mcp-pocket.git
cd mcp-pocket
npm installFor development, use this configuration instead:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pocket": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["tsx", "/path/to/mcp-pocket/index.ts"],
"env": {
"POCKET_CONSUMER_KEY": "your-pocket-consumer-key",
"POCKET_ACCESS_TOKEN": "your-pocket-access-token"
}
}
}
}Development Commands
# Build TypeScript
npm run build
# Watch mode for development
npm run watch
# Publish to npm
npm login
npm publishAvailable Commands
The following MCP tools will be available in Claude Desktop:
pocket_get_articles: Fetch your saved articles from Pocket API. Returns title, URL, and excerpt for each article.pocket_mark_as_read: Mark a specific article as read (archived) in your Pocket account using its item ID.
Getting Pocket API Credentials
For detailed instructions on obtaining your Pocket API credentials, please refer to Issue #2.
Quick steps:
Create a new app at Pocket Developer Portal
Follow the authentication process to get your Consumer Key and Access Token
License
MIT
Available Tools
2 toolspocket_get_articlesA
Fetches the latest unread articles from Pocket API. Returns up to 20 articles by default. You can specify the number of articles to fetch (1-20) using the count parameter. Returns the article ID, title, URL, and excerpt for each article.
Inputs: count.
pocket_mark_as_readA
Marks a specific Pocket article as read (archived) using its item ID.
Inputs: itemId (required).
Tool Schema Changelog
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TDQS
Scored across 2 tools
The two tools have clearly distinct purposes: one fetches unread articles, while the other marks articles as read. There is no overlap in functionality, making it easy for an agent to select the correct tool based on the desired action.
Both tools follow a consistent 'pocket_verb_noun' pattern, using snake_case and starting with the server domain prefix. This predictability aids in tool identification and usage.
With only two tools, the server feels thin for a Pocket API integration. While it covers fetching and marking articles, it lacks operations like adding articles, managing tags, or retrieving read articles, which are core to the Pocket domain.
The toolset is severely incomplete for a Pocket API server. It misses essential operations such as adding articles to Pocket, retrieving read articles, managing tags, and deleting articles, leaving significant gaps that will hinder agent workflows.
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