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MCP Apple Notes

MCP Apple Notes

mcp-apple-notes MCP server

一个 Model Context Protocol (MCP) 服务器,支持对你的 Apple Notes 进行语义搜索和 RAG(检索增强生成)。适用于任何兼容 MCP 的客户端,如 Claude Desktop、Cursor、Windsurf、Cline 等。

MCP Apple Notes Demo

功能特性

  • 🔍 使用 all-MiniLM-L6-v2 本地嵌入模型对 Apple Notes 进行语义搜索

  • 📝 全文搜索能力

  • 📂 文件夹支持 — 列出文件夹、按文件夹浏览、按文件夹过滤搜索

  • 📊 使用 LanceDB 进行向量存储

  • 🤖 适用于任何兼容 MCP 的客户端(Claude、Cursor、Windsurf、Cline 等)

  • 🍎 通过 JXA 原生集成 Apple Notes

  • 🔒 可选的 只读模式,安全探索

  • 🏃♂️ 完全本地执行 — 无需 API 密钥

Related MCP server: MCP Apple Notes

安全与透明度

由于此服务器会与你的私有 Apple Notes 交互,因此其设计核心是绝对的透明度。它 100% 在你的 Mac 本地运行。

  • 无云端,无遥测 — 无需 API 密钥,数据不会离开你的机器。

  • 原生 Apple JXA — 使用 Apple 官方的 JavaScript for Automation 脚本桥。

  • 本地嵌入 — all-MiniLM-L6-v2 模型通过 @huggingface/transformers 在本地运行。

  • 可验证 — 强烈建议你在使用前阅读每一行代码(特别是 index.ts)。

  • GitHub 发布版本 包含 SHA-256 校验和,以便你验证下载的制品。

安装与设置

选择适合你工作流的安装方法。


方法 1:从源码安装(推荐)

通过在本地克隆仓库,你可以检查源代码并确切了解机器上正在执行的操作。

先决条件: Node.js (v18+) 或 Bun

git clone https://github.com/Dan8Oren/mcp-apple-notes && cd mcp-apple-notes && bun install
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apple-notes": {
      "command": "bun",
      "args": ["run", "/path/to/mcp-apple-notes/index.ts"]
    }
  }
}

使用 NPM:

git clone https://github.com/Dan8Oren/mcp-apple-notes && cd mcp-apple-notes && npm install

然后将服务器添加到你的 MCP 客户端配置中。将 /path/to/mcp-apple-notes 替换为你克隆仓库的路径:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apple-notes": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["tsx", "/path/to/mcp-apple-notes/index.ts"]
    }
  }
}

提示: 想无风险尝试?启用 只读模式 以在探索时阻止所有写入操作。 "env": { "MCP_APPLE_NOTES_READ_ONLY": "1" }


方法 2:通过 npx 快速启动

如果你更喜欢零配置方式并信任已发布的 npm 包,可以直接将其添加到你的 MCP 配置中:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apple-notes": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@dan8oren/mcp-apple-notes"]
    }
  }
}

设置完成后,重启你的客户端并让 AI 助手 "index my notes"(索引我的笔记)即可开始。

各客户端说明

  1. 打开 Settings → Developer → Edit Config

  2. 将你选择的 JSON 配置粘贴到 claude_desktop_config.json 中

  3. 重启 Claude Desktop

日志:

tail -n 50 -f ~/Library/Logs/Claude/mcp-server-apple-notes.log
# npm version:
claude mcp add apple-notes npx -- -y @dan8oren/mcp-apple-notes
# or from source:
claude mcp add apple-notes npx -- tsx /path/to/mcp-apple-notes/index.ts

将 JSON 配置添加到 ~/.cursor/mcp.json(全局)或项目根目录下的 .cursor/mcp.json。

将 JSON 配置添加到 ~/.windsurf/mcp.json。

可用工具

工具

描述

index-notes

索引所有笔记以进行语义搜索。请先运行此项

list-folders

列出所有 Apple Notes 文件夹及其路径和笔记数量

list-notes

列出带有元数据的笔记。可选 path 过滤器和 includeContent 标志

search-notes

语义 + 全文搜索,带有可选的路径过滤器和限制

get-note

通过 noteId 或标题获取完整内容。存在歧义时返回候选列表

create-note

创建带有 Markdown 内容的新笔记,可选择放入文件夹

edit-note

编辑现有笔记的标题和/或内容(Markdown)

append-to-note

将 Markdown 内容追加到现有笔记

move-note

将笔记移动到其他文件夹

delete-note

删除笔记(移至“最近删除”)

验证机制

每一个 Apple Notes 操作都是一个 JXA 调用,你可以在 index.ts 中检查。没有网络请求,没有后台同步 — 只有本地脚本桥调用。

只读模式

需要安全保障?启用只读模式以阻止所有写入操作 — 仅可使用搜索、列表和读取工具:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apple-notes": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@dan8oren/mcp-apple-notes"],
      "env": { "MCP_APPLE_NOTES_READ_ONLY": "1" }
    }
  }
}

启用后,仅以下工具可用:index-notes、list-folders、list-notes、search-notes、get-note。

详细模式

启用详细日志记录以在执行前查看每个 JXA 调用(记录到 stderr):

CLI 标志 — 在你的 MCP 客户端配置参数中添加 --verbose:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apple-notes": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["--verbose", "-y", "@dan8oren/mcp-apple-notes"]
    }
  }
}

环境变量 — 针对支持 env 的客户端:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apple-notes": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@dan8oren/mcp-apple-notes"],
      "env": { "MCP_APPLE_NOTES_VERBOSE": "1" }
    }
  }
}

JXA 操作参考

操作

类型

作用

getNotes

读取

列出所有笔记(id、标题、文件夹路径)

getFolders

读取

列出所有文件夹及其路径和笔记数量

getNotesByPath

读取

获取特定文件夹中的笔记

getNoteDetailsById

读取

通过 ID 获取单条笔记的完整内容

createNote

写入

创建带有标题和内容的新笔记

appendToNote

写入

将 HTML 内容追加到现有笔记

editNote

写入

更新笔记的标题和/或内容

moveNote

写入

将笔记移动到其他文件夹

deleteNote

破坏性

将笔记移至“最近删除”

所有操作均通过 Apple 的 JXA 脚本桥 (Application('Notes')) 进行。没有直接的文件系统访问,没有网络调用。delete 操作并非永久删除 — 笔记会进入“最近删除”,可在 30 天内恢复。

响应格式

工具响应是具有统一结构的 JSON 对象:

  • 成功:{ "ok": true, "data": ... }

  • 错误:{ "ok": false, "error": { "type": "...", "message": "..." } }

大多数面向笔记的响应现在都包含稳定的 Apple Notes id,以便客户端可以在重命名和移动操作后安全地跟踪笔记。

致谢

最初基于 RafalWilinski/mcp-apple-notes。

Available Tools

10 tools
append-to-noteB

Append content to the end of an existing Apple Note. Identify note by noteId or title.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
pathNoOptional folder path to disambiguate duplicate titles
titleNoTitle of the note to append to
noteIdNoApple Notes ID. If provided, skips title resolution.
contentYesContent in markdown format to append to the end of the note

TDQS

B3.3/5.0
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations provided, and the description fails to disclose behaviors such as side effects (e.g., saving the note), required permissions, error states (e.g., if note not found), or any constraints like size limits.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is concise (one sentence) and directly addresses the core action, but lacks any structured breakdown (e.g., bullet points) that could improve readability.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the complexity of 4 parameters and no output schema, the description omits important context such as the return value (success/failure), error handling, and whether the appending is immediate or requires further action.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100% and the description mostly repeats the existing schema comments (e.g., 'Optional folder path to disambiguate duplicate titles'), adding no significant new meaning beyond the structured data.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the action (append content), the resource (existing Apple Note), and how to identify it (by noteId or title). It effectively distinguishes from siblings like edit-note or create-note.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description implies the tool is for appending content to an existing note, but does not explicitly state when to use it versus alternatives like edit-note or search-notes.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

create-noteA

Create a new Apple Note with a title and markdown content. Optionally place it in a folder path.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
titleYes
folderNoOptional folder path to create the note in (e.g. iCloud/Work/Projects). Use list-folders to get available paths.
contentYesNote content in markdown format

TDQS

A3.5/5.0
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. It does not mention error behaviors, overwrite policies, character limits, or markdown restrictions, leaving significant gaps for an AI agent.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single sentence with no wasted words. It conveys the essential purpose efficiently.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the tool's simplicity and lack of output schema, the description is minimally viable but lacks details about error conditions, folder existence, or fallback behavior. It does not leverage sibling tools for contextual guidance.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 67% (two of three parameters have descriptions). The description adds context by naming 'title and markdown content' and giving a folder path example, but does not substantially enhance understanding beyond the schema for the title parameter.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the verb 'Create', resource 'Apple Note', and key aspects: title, markdown content, and optional folder placement. It effectively distinguishes from sibling tools like edit-note or delete-note.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description mentions optional folder placement and references list-folders for paths, but does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., append-to-note or edit-note). No when-not-to-use guidance is provided.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

delete-noteA

Delete an Apple Note (moves to Recently Deleted). Identify note by noteId or title.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
pathNoOptional folder path to disambiguate duplicate titles
titleNoTitle of the note to delete
noteIdNoApple Notes ID. If provided, skips title resolution.

TDQS

A4.2/5.0
Behavior4/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden and discloses the key behavioral trait (soft delete to Recently Deleted) and the mechanism (direct resolution with noteId). It does not cover effects of missing identifiers or permissions, but the core behavior is explained.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single, well-structured sentence conveying purpose, behavioral detail, and identification options without any extraneous words.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a simple delete operation with three optional parameters and no output schema, the description adequately covers purpose, behavior, and identification; it lacks details on error handling or ambiguous matches but is largely complete.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The input schema already has 100% description coverage, so the description adds minimal extra meaning beyond summarizing the two identification paths; this meets the baseline for parameter semantics.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the action ('Delete an Apple Note') with specific behavioral detail (moves to Recently Deleted) and identification methods (noteId or title), distinguishing it from sibling tools which perform other operations.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

While not explicitly contrasting with alternatives, the description implies usage scenarios by offering two identification methods; it provides adequate direction for a single-purpose delete tool without needing to exclude other tools.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

edit-noteA

Edit an existing Apple Note's title and/or content. Identify note by noteId or current title.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
pathNoOptional folder path to disambiguate duplicate titles
titleNoCurrent title of the note to edit
noteIdNoApple Notes ID. If provided, skips title resolution.
newTitleNoNew title (optional)
newContentNoNew content in markdown format (optional, replaces entire content)

TDQS

A3.7/5.0
Behavior3/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations provided, so description carries full burden. It mentions identification methods but does not disclose that newContent replaces entire content or describe error handling. The behavioral impact is partially covered but not comprehensively.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Single sentence with no wasted words. The description is concise and front-loaded with the action and key identification method.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Although minimal, the description covers the basic purpose and identification. However, it omits critical details like replacement behavior of newContent, error handling, and results, which would be expected given no output schema.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema has 100% parameter description coverage. The description adds a high-level summary of identification and edit actions but does not provide significant new semantics beyond the schema.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the tool edits an existing Apple Note's title and/or content, and identifies the note by noteId or current title. This distinctly separates it from sibling tools like create-note or delete-note.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description implies use for editing but provides no explicit guidance on when to choose this tool over siblings like append-to-note or when not to use it. No prerequisites or exclusions are mentioned.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

get-noteA

Get a note's full content and details by noteId or title. Optionally scope by folder path. If the title is ambiguous, returns a list of matching candidates — retry with noteId or path to disambiguate.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
pathNoOptional folder path to disambiguate duplicate titles
titleNo
noteIdNoApple Notes ID. If provided, skips title resolution.

TDQS

A4.2/5.0
Behavior3/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations, the description carries full burden. It discloses the disambiguation behavior (returns candidates for ambiguous titles) and that noteId skips resolution. However, it does not describe behavior when no parameters are given, error handling, or return format details.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is two sentences long, front-loaded with the primary purpose, and contains no superfluous words. Every sentence contributes essential guidance.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the tool's moderate complexity (3 optional parameters, no output schema), the description covers core functionality and disambiguation. However, it omits default behavior when no parameters are provided, which could leave agents uncertain.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The schema covers two of three parameters with descriptions (path, noteId). The description adds value by explaining the title parameter's role in identification and the disambiguation mechanism, which is not present in the schema's empty title description.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states 'Get a note's full content and details' using a specific verb and resource. It identifies two identification methods (noteId or title) and distinguishes from sibling tools like create-note, delete-note, etc., which serve different purposes.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description provides clear usage context: retrieves note content by noteId or title, with optional folder path for disambiguation. It hints at when to retry with noteId or path if title is ambiguous, but lacks explicit exclusions or alternatives to other sibling tools.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

index-notesA

Index all Apple Notes for semantic search. Run this first — takes seconds to minutes depending on note count.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No parameters

TDQS

A4/5.0
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Without annotations, the description must disclose behavioral traits. It only mentions time duration, but does not state if the operation is read-only or has side effects (e.g., creating a database), or any authorization requirements. The safety profile is unclear.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Two sentences, front-loaded with the verb and resource, and every word earns its place. No wasted text.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a zero-parameter tool with no output schema, the description is nearly complete. It could mention that search-notes depends on this index, but given the simplicity, it's adequate.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The tool has zero parameters, so the schema covers all. The description adds value by explaining the purpose and timing, which is consistent with the baseline of 4 for no parameters.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the action 'Index all Apple Notes' with a specific purpose 'for semantic search', and distinguishes from sibling tools by positioning it as a preliminary step ('Run this first').

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description gives clear usage guidance: 'Run this first' and provides a time estimate. It does not explicitly exclude any scenarios, but with no alternative indexing tools among siblings, the context is sufficient.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

list-foldersA

List all Apple Notes folders with full paths and note counts

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No parameters

TDQS

A3.8/5.0
Behavior3/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations, the description is the sole source of behavioral info. It adequately states the tool is a read-only list operation, but it does not disclose potential limitations, authentication needs, or any other behaviors beyond the obvious.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

A single, concise sentence that front-loads the action and output. No unnecessary words or structures.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the simple nature (no parameters, no output schema), the description provides essential info: what it lists and what is included. Missing usage context slightly lowers completeness.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The tool has zero parameters and schema description coverage is 100%, so the baseline is 4. The description does not need to add param info and correctly omits it.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the action ('list') and resource ('all Apple Notes folders'), including what is returned ('full paths and note counts'). This distinctively separates it from sibling tools like list-notes and search-notes.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives. The description simply states what it does without any contextual usage advice or exclusion criteria.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

list-notesA

List Apple Notes with title, path, and timestamps. Optionally filter by folder path and include note content.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
pathNoOptional folder path to filter notes (e.g. iCloud/Work/Projects). Use list-folders to get available paths.
includeContentNoIf true, include note content in the response (default: false)

TDQS

A4.1/5.0
Behavior3/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations are provided, so the description must fully disclose behavior. It notes basic output fields but omits details on pagination, ordering, or rate limits.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

A single, concise sentence that front-loads the main action and optional features, with no extraneous words.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given no output schema and multiple sibling tools, the description should mention ordering, pagination, or when to use list-notes vs search-notes; it lacks these details.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100%, but the description adds context by listing return fields (title, path, timestamps) and clarifying the path parameter's purpose beyond the schema.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the tool lists Apple Notes with specific attributes (title, path, timestamps), distinguishing it from sibling tools like get-note (single note) and search-notes (searching).

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description mentions optional filtering by folder path and references list-folders for available paths, but does not explicitly contrast with alternatives like search-notes for advanced queries.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

move-noteA

Move a note to a different folder. Identify note by noteId or title. Use list-folders to get available paths.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
pathNoOptional current folder path to disambiguate duplicate titles
titleNoTitle of the note to move
noteIdNoApple Notes ID. If provided, skips title resolution.
targetPathYesFull folder path to move the note to (e.g. iCloud/Work/Projects)

TDQS

A4.2/5.0
Behavior3/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations are provided, so the description bears the full burden. It implies mutation (moving a note) and describes identification methods, but lacks details on side effects, error conditions, or behavior for ambiguous titles.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Two sentences: first states core purpose, second covers identification and a helpful hint. No wasted words, front-loaded.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given 4 parameters and no output schema, the description covers identification and references list-folders for paths. It could mention what happens if targetPath doesn't exist, but overall adequate for a move operation.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100%, baseline 3. The description adds value by explaining the relationship between noteId and title as alternative identifiers, and notes the path parameter's role in disambiguation.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the verb 'move' and the resource 'note' with destination 'folder', distinguishing it from sibling tools like create-note, delete-note, etc.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description explains how to identify the note (by noteId or title) and suggests using list-folders to get available paths, providing clear context for usage. However, it doesn't explicitly state when not to use this tool or alternatives.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

search-notesB

Semantic and full-text search over notes. Optionally filter by folder path.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
pathNoOptional: filter results to a specific folder path (e.g. iCloud/Work)
limitNoMax results to return (default: 50)
queryYes

TDQS

B3.4/5.0
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations, the description must disclose behavioral traits. It only mentions search type (semantic/full-text) and an optional filter, but omits details like whether this is read-only, how results are ordered, pagination behavior, or content indexing status. This is insufficient for safe invocation.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Two sentences, front-loaded with the core action and one key option. Every word contributes meaning. No redundancy or excess.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the lack of output schema and annotations, the description is too sparse. It does not explain return format, what 'semantic' search entails, or potential limitations. For a search tool with multiple siblings, more context is needed for effective selection and use.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 67% (query lacks description). The description adds 'Optionally filter by folder path' which echoes the schema. It does not clarify the query parameter's syntax or semantics, nor does it explain limit behavior beyond the schema's default. Overall minimal added value beyond the schema.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description 'Semantic and full-text search over notes' clearly identifies the tool's action (search) and resource (notes), and the optional folder path filter adds specificity. It effectively distinguishes from sibling tools like list-notes and get-note by emphasizing content-based search.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description states the tool's capabilities but does not explicitly guide when to use it versus alternatives. No mention of when-not-to-use or suggestions for other tools like list-notes for browsing or get-note for a specific note.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

Tool Schema Changelog

Recent tool additions, removals, and schema changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. 10 tool updatesv1.0.1
    • First observedappend-to-note
    • First observedcreate-note
    • First observeddelete-note
    • First observededit-note
    • First observedget-note
    • First observedindex-notes
    • First observedlist-folders
    • First observedlist-notes
    • First observedmove-note
    • First observedsearch-notes

TDQS

A4/5.0

Scored across 10 tools

Disambiguation5/5

Each tool targets a distinct action and resource: indexing, listing folders, listing notes, searching, getting, creating, editing, appending, moving, and deleting. While list-notes with content and get-note overlap slightly, the descriptions clearly differentiate listing summaries versus fetching full details.

Naming Consistency5/5

All tools follow a consistent snake_case verb_noun pattern: index-notes, list-folders, search-notes, get-note, create-note, etc. This makes the tool set predictable and easy to navigate for an agent.

Tool Count5/5

With 10 tools, the server is well-scoped for Apple Notes management. Each tool covers a necessary operation without bloat, and the count feels appropriate for the domain.

Completeness5/5

The surface covers the full note lifecycle: index, list, search, get, create, edit, append, move, and delete. Folder listing supports scoping operations, leaving no obvious dead ends for common workflows.

Maintenance

ActivityInactive
ResponsivenessNo issues

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