Open Notebook
A solo builder uses this MCP server to integrate Open Notebook API capabilities into AI agents, backend services, or automation workflows.
Overview
Open Notebook MCP is an MCP server for the Build phase that wraps the Open Notebook HTTP API so agents can interact with your self-hosted notebook instance over stdio.
What is this MCP server?
- MCP server wrapper for Open Notebook API
- Enables notebook access in AI agents and automation
- Seamless backend integration
- Registry version 0.1.1
- PyPI identifier open-notebook-mcp with stdio transport
- Two documented environment variables: OPEN_NOTEBOOK_URL (required), OPEN_NOTEBOOK_PASSWORD (optional secret)
Community signal: 30 GitHub stars.
What problem does it solve?
Your research and build notes live in Open Notebook while your agent works in the repo, forcing manual sync and broken context windows.
Who is it for?
Solo builders who self-host Open Notebook and want agent-side API access without writing a custom MCP from scratch.
Skip if: Anyone without a running Open Notebook instance or who needs a managed cloud notes product with zero setup.
What do I get? / Deliverables
Agents call your notebook through MCP using URL and optional password env vars, keeping captures and lookups in one workflow.
- MCP-mediated access to Open Notebook API operations from your agent
- Configurable stdio server entry in your MCP client
- Unified note lookup and capture path alongside code edits
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Journey fit
This tool belongs in the build phase because it enables developers to actively implement and integrate notebook APIs into their applications. This tool fits the integrations subphase as it wraps and exposes the Open Notebook API as an MCP server, enabling seamless integration with other systems and agents.
How it compares
Self-hosted API bridge MCP, not a standalone notebook app or browser-only skill.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is open-notebook MCP for?
Developers who operate an Open Notebook instance and want Claude Code, Cursor, or similar agents to use that API via the official PyPI MCP package.
When should I use open-notebook MCP?
Use it when you are integrating agent tooling during build—or whenever you want notebook CRUD and queries without leaving the IDE—after Open Notebook is deployed.
How do I add open-notebook to my agent?
Install open-notebook-mcp from PyPI (v0.1.1), set OPEN_NOTEBOOK_URL and OPEN_NOTEBOOK_PASSWORD if needed, and register the stdio MCP server in your client config.