Apple Notes MCP
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOTES_MCP_SAFE | No | Set to '1' to block writes and enable read-only exploration (safe mode). |
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
Features and capabilities supported by this server
Protocol revision2025-11-25
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| tools | {
"listChanged": true
} |
| logging | {} |
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| notes.list_foldersA | List all Apple Notes folders. |
| folders.ensureA | Ensure a folder path exists (e.g., 'mcp' or 'parent/child'). |
| folders.deleteA | Delete a folder by nested path (e.g., 'parent/child'). |
| notes.append_textB | Append plain text to a note body. |
| notes.add_checklistB | Append checklist items to a note. |
| notes.apply_formatB | Apply simple formatting to entire note body. |
| notes.moveB | Move a note to another folder by folderId or path. |
| folders.renameB | Rename a folder at nested path. |
| folders.contentsB | List notes and subfolders for a folder path. |
| notes.searchA | Search notes by name (fast) or body (slower). |
| notes.add_linkB | Append a hyperlink to a note. |
| notes.toggle_checklistC | Toggle or set a checklist item by index. |
| notes.remove_checklistB | Remove a checklist item by index. |
| notes.apply_action_plan_templateB | Overwrite a note body with a professional action plan (headings, lists, timestamp). |
| notes.listA | List notes optionally filtered by folder or query. |
| notes.getB | Fetch a note by ID. |
| notes.createB | Create a new note with optional folder, title and body. |
| notes.updateB | Update a note's title/body. Optionally append body. |
| notes.deleteA | Delete a note by ID (moves to Recently Deleted). |
| notes.index_buildB | Builds a local search index over all notes (runs in background). |
| notes.index_statusA | Check if a local search index exists and when it was updated. |
| notes.index_searchA | Fast search using the local index (run index_build first). |
| server.statusA | Get server status including safe mode flag. |
| server.set_safe_modeB | Enable/disable safe (read-only) mode for write ops. |
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 24 tools
Most tools are clearly distinct by resource (folders vs. notes) and action, but some overlap exists: notes.search and notes.index_search both handle search, though one uses Apple's native search and the other a local index, which could cause confusion. Similarly, notes.append_text and notes.update both allow appending text, though update offers more flexibility.
Tool names follow a highly consistent verb_noun pattern with dot notation for grouping (e.g., folders.contents, notes.create). All tools use snake_case consistently, and verbs like 'list', 'get', 'create', 'update', 'delete' are applied predictably across resources.
With 24 tools, the count is on the high side for a notes management server, bordering on heavy. While it covers many operations, some tools like notes.index_build, notes.index_search, and notes.index_status for local indexing might be overkill for typical note-taking workflows, suggesting potential scope creep.
The tool set provides comprehensive CRUD and lifecycle coverage for Apple Notes, including folder management, note creation, reading, updating, deleting, moving, searching, and formatting. It also includes advanced features like checklists, links, templates, and server controls, leaving no obvious gaps for the domain.