joplin
pipStandardThe Joplin MCP server provides access to Joplin notes via the Model Context Protocol. It exposes note creation, retrieval, and management functions. Connects to the Joplin API. Useful for developers building AI assistants that need to interact with Joplin notes.
6090Updated 2/14/2025
Overview
The Joplin MCP server provides access to Joplin notes via the Model Context Protocol. It exposes note creation, retrieval, and management functions. Connects to the Joplin API. Useful for developers building AI assistants that need to interact with Joplin notes.
Installation
1Install the package
pip
pip install joplin-mcp-server2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"dweigend-joplin-mcp-server-github": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"pip install joplin-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from joplin?"
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10 or higher
- pip or uv package manager
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
- API key for joplin
Configuration
API Key Required
This server requires an API key from joplin. Add it to your environment or config.
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| JOPLIN_API_KEY | Yes | Your joplin API key |
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in joplin?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in joplin"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in joplin with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
Works with joplin
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