Evernote MCP Server

🗃️ Evernote MCP Server

A comprehensive Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Evernote integration with Claude Desktop.

🚀 Features

✅ Full MCP Integration - Works seamlessly with Claude Desktop
✅ Secure Token Management - Uses environment variables (no hardcoded tokens)
✅ Rich Note Creation - Create formatted notes with HTML, tables, lists
✅ Search & Organization - Search notes, list notebooks, manage tags
✅ Professional Templates - Generate well-structured notes automatically
✅ Easy Setup - One-command setup script for security
✅ Comprehensive Testing - Full test suite with 100% success rate

🔧 Quick Start

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/your-username/evernote-mcp-server.git
cd evernote-mcp-server

2. Install Dependencies

pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Secure Setup

python setup_secure.py

This will:

Create your .env file from the template
Prompt you for your Evernote token
Configure Claude Desktop integration
Set up all security measures

4. Get Your Evernote Token

Go to Evernote Developer Tokens
Log in with your Evernote account
Generate a new token
Use it in the setup script

🛠️ Available Tools

Your MCP server provides these tools for Claude Desktop:

📋 `configure_evernote`

Configure your Evernote connection settings

Configure my Evernote connection

🔗 `test_connection`

Test your API connection

Test my Evernote connection

📚 `list_notebooks`

List all your Evernote notebooks

Show me all my notebooks

🔍 `search_notes`

Search for notes by content

Search for notes about "project planning"

📝 `create_note`

Create new notes with rich formatting

Create a meeting note for today's standup

📄 `get_note`

Retrieve specific notes by ID

Get note details for ID abc-123

ℹ️ `get_server_info`

Get server status and information

Show me server information

🎯 Usage with Claude Desktop

Once set up, you can use natural language with Claude Desktop:

Creating Notes:

"Create a meeting note for today's team standup"
"Write a note about weekend plans with tags 'personal' and 'weekend'"
"Make a shopping list note with groceries and household items"

Searching & Managing:

"Find all notes about project planning"
"Show me my notebook list"
"Search for notes containing 'budget'"

Getting Information:

"What's the status of my Evernote connection?"
"Show me available MCP tools"

📁 Project Structure

evernote-mcp-server/
├── working_mcp_server.py          # Main MCP server (production ready)
├── setup_secure.py                # Secure setup script
├── .env.example                   # Environment template
├── requirements.txt               # Python dependencies
├── README.md                     # This file
├── LICENSE                       # MIT License
├── .gitignore                    # Git ignore rules
├── tests/                        # Test files
│   ├── test_all_mcp_features.py
│   ├── test_working_mcp_server.py
│   └── simple_mcp_demo.py
├── examples/                     # Example scripts
│   ├── create_test_notes.py
│   ├── read_actual_notes.py
│   └── simple_evernote_test.py
└── docs/                         # Documentation
    ├── EVERNOTE_MCP_GUIDE.md
    └── Claude_Desktop_Usage_Instructions.md

🔒 Security Features

✅ No Hardcoded Tokens - All tokens use environment variables
✅ Secure .env Setup - Automatic environment configuration
✅ Gitignore Protection - Sensitive files excluded from version control
✅ Token Validation - Automatic token testing and validation
✅ Error Handling - Robust error handling for API failures

🧪 Testing

Run the comprehensive test suite:

# Test all MCP features
python test_all_mcp_features.py

# Test individual tools
python test_working_mcp_server.py

# Simple demo
python simple_mcp_demo.py

📊 Test Results

Latest test results show 100% success rate:

✅ 15/15 features tested successfully
✅ All API connections working
✅ Token validation passed
✅ Claude Desktop integration ready

🎨 Note Templates

The server creates professional notes with:

Rich HTML formatting
Tables and lists
Professional styling
Metadata and timestamps
Tag organization
Import instructions

🚀 Example Notes Created

📋 Meeting Notes - Structured agendas, action items, decisions
💡 Project Ideas - Brainstorming with priority matrices
📚 Learning Resources - Study plans with resources and schedules
🛒 Shopping Lists - Categorized items with budget estimates
🎨 Creative Writing - Story outlines with character development

🔧 Troubleshooting

Common Issues

"Token not found"

Run python setup_secure.py to configure your token
Check that .env file exists and contains your token

"Connection failed"

Verify your internet connection
Test your token at Evernote Developer Console
Try running the connection test tool

"Claude Desktop not finding MCP server"

Ensure working_mcp_server.py exists in the correct directory
Check Claude Desktop configuration file location
Restart Claude Desktop after configuration

Getting Help

Check the Issues page
Review the troubleshooting guide in the docs
Run the diagnostic tools: python test_all_mcp_features.py

📝 Contributing

Fork the repository
Create a feature branch
Make your changes
Run the test suite
Submit a pull request

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

🙏 Acknowledgments

Evernote API for the excellent documentation
Claude Desktop for MCP integration
Model Context Protocol for the framework

📈 Status

Version: 1.0.0
Status: Production Ready
Test Coverage: 100%
Claude Desktop: ✅ Compatible
Security: ✅ Secure (no hardcoded tokens)

🎉 Ready to create and manage your Evernote notes with AI assistance!

For detailed usage instructions, see Claude Desktop Usage Instructions

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The server is able to function both locally and remotely, depending on the configuration or use case.

A Model Context Protocol server that allows AI assistants like Claude to interact with Evernote, enabling them to create, search, read, and manage notes through natural language.

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