Joplin MCP Server
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOPLIN_TOKEN | Yes | Your Joplin API token from Tools -> Options -> Web Clipper |
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Server capabilities have not been inspected yet.
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| search_notesC | Search for notes in Joplin. |
| get_noteC | Get a specific note by ID. |
| create_noteA | Create a new note in Joplin. |
| update_noteB | Update an existing note in Joplin. |
| delete_noteB | Delete a note from Joplin. |
| import_markdownC | Import a markdown file as a new note. |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No resources | |
TDQS
Scored across 6 tools
Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose with no overlap: create_note, get_note, update_note, delete_note cover the full CRUD lifecycle, while import_markdown handles file import and search_notes handles searching. The descriptions reinforce these distinct roles, making tool selection unambiguous.
All tools follow a consistent verb_noun naming pattern (e.g., create_note, delete_note, get_note, import_markdown, search_notes, update_note). The pattern is uniform throughout, using snake_case and clear action verbs aligned with each tool's function.
With 6 tools, this server is well-scoped for note management in Joplin. It provides essential operations (CRUD, search, import) without being overly complex or sparse. Each tool earns its place, covering core workflows efficiently.
The tool set offers complete coverage for note management: create, read, update, delete, search, and import functionalities. There are no obvious gaps—agents can perform all typical note-related operations without dead ends or workarounds.