SERVER

Apple Notes

Rank #15,806

io.github.JonathanRReed/apple-mcp-notes

Inspect, search, create, edit, move, and organize notes in Apple Notes on macOS.

7 versions

25 GitHub stars

by JonathanRReed (12 servers)View repository ↗

First listed

Aug 5, 2026

Last publish date

Oct 14, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with Apple Notes

Apple Notes is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by JonathanRReed. It ranks #15,806 of 144,396 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 25 GitHub stars. Apple Notes is listed on Official MCP, with 7 tracked versions. It was first listed on Aug 5, 2026 and most recently updated on Oct 14, 2026.

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not yet written a checked profile for this server, so the paragraph above is assembled from registry data only. The repository README is the authority on what it does.

CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS

What Apple Notes can and cannot do

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.

REQUIREMENTS

What you need before using Apple Notes

DeclaredNo credentialsNo credentials declared

The registry listing declares no required environment variables or authentication. This is declared metadata, not a verified install — the repository README is the authority.

Declared by the Official MCP Registry, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

APPLE_NOTES_MCP_SAFETY_MODE · optional
APPLE_NOTES_MCP_ALLOWED_ACCOUNTS · optional
APPLE_NOTES_MCP_ALLOWED_FOLDERS · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect Apple Notes and confirm it works

Python package (PyPI)

claude mcp add apple-mcp-notes -e "APPLE_NOTES_MCP_SAFETY_MODE=<your APPLE_NOTES_MCP_SAFETY_MODE>" -e "APPLE_NOTES_MCP_ALLOWED_ACCOUNTS=<your APPLE_NOTES_MCP_ALLOWED_ACCOUNTS>" -e "APPLE_NOTES_MCP_ALLOWED_FOLDERS=<your APPLE_NOTES_MCP_ALLOWED_FOLDERS>" -- uvx apple-mcp-notes

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/JonathanRReed/Apple-MCPs/releases/download/v1.1.2/apple-notes-1.1.2.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

Python package (PyPI)

[mcp_servers.apple-mcp-notes]
command = "uvx"
args = ["apple-mcp-notes"]

[mcp_servers.apple-mcp-notes.env]
APPLE_NOTES_MCP_SAFETY_MODE = "<your APPLE_NOTES_MCP_SAFETY_MODE>"
APPLE_NOTES_MCP_ALLOWED_ACCOUNTS = "<your APPLE_NOTES_MCP_ALLOWED_ACCOUNTS>"
APPLE_NOTES_MCP_ALLOWED_FOLDERS = "<your APPLE_NOTES_MCP_ALLOWED_FOLDERS>"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/JonathanRReed/Apple-MCPs/releases/download/v1.1.2/apple-notes-1.1.2.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apple-mcp-notes": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "apple-mcp-notes"
      ],
      "env": {
        "APPLE_NOTES_MCP_SAFETY_MODE": "<your APPLE_NOTES_MCP_SAFETY_MODE>",
        "APPLE_NOTES_MCP_ALLOWED_ACCOUNTS": "<your APPLE_NOTES_MCP_ALLOWED_ACCOUNTS>",
        "APPLE_NOTES_MCP_ALLOWED_FOLDERS": "<your APPLE_NOTES_MCP_ALLOWED_FOLDERS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/JonathanRReed/Apple-MCPs/releases/download/v1.1.2/apple-notes-1.1.2.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apple-mcp-notes": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "apple-mcp-notes"
      ],
      "env": {
        "APPLE_NOTES_MCP_SAFETY_MODE": "<your APPLE_NOTES_MCP_SAFETY_MODE>",
        "APPLE_NOTES_MCP_ALLOWED_ACCOUNTS": "<your APPLE_NOTES_MCP_ALLOWED_ACCOUNTS>",
        "APPLE_NOTES_MCP_ALLOWED_FOLDERS": "<your APPLE_NOTES_MCP_ALLOWED_FOLDERS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/JonathanRReed/Apple-MCPs/releases/download/v1.1.2/apple-notes-1.1.2.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "servers": {
    "apple-mcp-notes": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "apple-mcp-notes"
      ],
      "env": {
        "APPLE_NOTES_MCP_SAFETY_MODE": "<your APPLE_NOTES_MCP_SAFETY_MODE>",
        "APPLE_NOTES_MCP_ALLOWED_ACCOUNTS": "<your APPLE_NOTES_MCP_ALLOWED_ACCOUNTS>",
        "APPLE_NOTES_MCP_ALLOWED_FOLDERS": "<your APPLE_NOTES_MCP_ALLOWED_FOLDERS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/JonathanRReed/Apple-MCPs/releases/download/v1.1.2/apple-notes-1.1.2.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apple-mcp-notes": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "apple-mcp-notes"
      ],
      "env": {
        "APPLE_NOTES_MCP_SAFETY_MODE": "<your APPLE_NOTES_MCP_SAFETY_MODE>",
        "APPLE_NOTES_MCP_ALLOWED_ACCOUNTS": "<your APPLE_NOTES_MCP_ALLOWED_ACCOUNTS>",
        "APPLE_NOTES_MCP_ALLOWED_FOLDERS": "<your APPLE_NOTES_MCP_ALLOWED_FOLDERS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/JonathanRReed/Apple-MCPs/releases/download/v1.1.2/apple-notes-1.1.2.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apple-mcp-notes": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "apple-mcp-notes"
      ],
      "env": {
        "APPLE_NOTES_MCP_SAFETY_MODE": "<your APPLE_NOTES_MCP_SAFETY_MODE>",
        "APPLE_NOTES_MCP_ALLOWED_ACCOUNTS": "<your APPLE_NOTES_MCP_ALLOWED_ACCOUNTS>",
        "APPLE_NOTES_MCP_ALLOWED_FOLDERS": "<your APPLE_NOTES_MCP_ALLOWED_FOLDERS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/JonathanRReed/Apple-MCPs/releases/download/v1.1.2/apple-notes-1.1.2.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

First successful task

After adding the config, ask your client to list this server's tools. A tool list confirms the connection; an empty list or an error means the server did not start or needs credentials.

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Aug 5, 2026
Latest version published: Oct 14, 2026
Version history: 7 versions tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by the Official MCP Registry, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
Profile checked: Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
Ranking data as of: Oct 14, 2026

Registry sightings

Official MCP ↗listed since Aug 6, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (7)

Version	Published
1.1.2	Oct 14, 2026
1.1.1	Oct 13, 2026
1.1.0	Oct 10, 2026
1.0.5	Sep 25, 2026
1.0.4	Sep 4, 2026
1.0.3	Sep 1, 2026
1.0.2	Aug 5, 2026

STANDING

#15,806of 144,396 active serversTop 25%

Ranks ahead of 128,590 of 144,396 servers on MCP Toplist.

Recent momentum

+13GitHub stars since Aug 24 (+108%)

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains Apple Notes?: Apple Notes is maintained by JonathanRReed, which publishes 12 MCP servers (77 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is Apple Notes listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — Apple Notes is listed on the Official MCP Registry.
How many versions does Apple Notes have?: MCP Toplist tracks 7 versions of Apple Notes, most recently published on Oct 14, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for Apple Notes?: The source code for Apple Notes is hosted at github.com/JonathanRReed/Apple-MCPs.

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